Higher Level Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Fixed Term

Martello Primary , Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-2039-121S
• Posted:11/02/2026
• Pay:AR05-AR06 (£19,529 - £19,744)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:13/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:To Be Confirmed

Advert

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic full time, Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Martello team. Part time hours would be considered for this role should the right applicant arise. 

This is initially on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

If you have previous experience teaching classes, have a passion for working with children to ensure they fulfil their potential and unlock their talents, then this is the job for you! 

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to an interview at Martello Primary, ready for an immediate start. 

The successful candidate will:  

• Take responsibility for a class of children on a regular basis
• Carry out the professional duties of the class teacher, following guidance from them in their absence.
• Teach a class of pupils and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs. 
• Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the Trust, both within Martello Primary and the wider community. 
• Support initiatives taken by the Trust and SLT, as well as support the class teacher in their roles and responsibilities. 
• Be responsible for safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the pupils, actively promote the development of personal and social skills and provide emotional support in a way that accords with the pupils’ age and level of development within the stated aims of the school. 
• Work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues within Martello Primary, across the Trust and in other schools, in order to drive forward standards. 
• Have experience teaching classes of children.

We offer:  

• A supportive, friendly and hard-working staff team 
• A focus on staff workload and wellbeing
• Excellent facilities  
• A school committed to providing the highest standards of pastoral care and learning opportunities 
• Strong CPD opportunities

Visits to our school prior to applying are encouraged, please contact our school office to book: martelloofiice@turnerschools.com or (01303) 847 540

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:

We care about our staffs personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following
Benefits:

• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
• Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
• Membership for all ECT, teaching and leadership staff to the Chartered College of Teaching
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Counselling and mental wellbeing support
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to
  children’s experiences
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

AR05-AR06 depending on experience and hours worked

Example:

AR05 - Working 32.5 hours a week, term time + INSET days = £19,529

AR06 – Working 32.5 hours a week, term time + INSET days = £19,744

Information about the school

Martello Primary is a one-form entry school situated in the East Cliff area of Folkestone. It opened to all year groups almost seven years ago and within this time has established strong provision across the school. It was rated by Ofsted in March 2022 as Good in all areas. The school additionally has a Specialist Resource Provision specifically supporting 15 children with a diagnosis of autism.

Being a small primary school means that we are able to maintain a ‘family’ feel to the school and really nurture our children’s needs. Many children who come to our school are disadvantaged and face challenges which could present barriers to their learning and achievement without the exceptional care of the committed staff team.

Links with the local community have brought many enrichment opportunities to pupils: the Locavore Community Garden hosts weekly outdoor learning lessons for pupils across the school and there are strong partnerships with local sporting and creative organisations.

Collaboration is strong between Martello and the four other excellent primaries in the Turner Trust; Chartham Primary, Folkestone Primary, Morehall Primary and St Stephens. Subject Networks are well-established, and a culture of sharing planning and expertise has been established. Staff report that they are happy and enjoy working at Martello.

Martello Primary is an exciting place to work, and somewhere you know you can make a positive difference to the lives of young people. We warmly encourage you to visit our school.

Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life.

Martello Primary is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-

• Chartham Primary School

• Dover Christ Church Academy

• Folkestone Primary

• Folkestone Academy

• Morehall Primary

• Martello Primary

• St Stephens Infant School

• Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

• Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

• Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

• Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

• Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

• Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

• Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

• Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

• Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all our academies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check and Section 128 check.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. If you are interested in this opportunity but require a different working pattern (e.g., part-time hours, compressed weeks, or term-time only), please clearly state your preferred arrangement within your application. We are happy to discuss and explore flexibility where possible for the successful candidate.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

We would welcome applicants to visit the school prior to application to experience the culture and ethos. Please contact HR@TurnerSchools.com if you would like to arrange a tour.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominquez
• Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com