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Teaching Assistant or HLTA - Part-time

Bronte School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-6026-73S
  • Posted:18/02/2026
  • Pay:Bronte School Pay Scale
  • Start Date:01st September 2026
  • App Close Date:05/03/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:16th & 17th March 2026

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Bronte School is an independent ISI accredited co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 11, located in the center of Gravesend.

The school seeks to provide high quality education, within a balanced curriculum, which nurtures development and provides the challenges needed for growth. The twin pillars of being a family school and of upholding excellence in academic life underpin the school’s ethos. 

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive and versatile higher level teaching assistant (or Level 3 teaching assistant)  to join our team four days per week. We are looking for a candidate who will strive to elevate our students’ learning experiences during the school day. This is a pivotal role, as you will help support the teacher in class as well as plan and deliver some lessons across the curriculum. You will offer some cover during PPA time whilst providing a consistent and high-quality educational environment for the children. The ideal candidate will possess the confidence to manage a classroom independently, the insight to assess student progress and a collaborative spirit to work alongside teaching staff to help ensure every child thrives. 

Applications will be welcome both from qualified or experienced practitioners and from those who are looking to gain experience and to work towards qualifications in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment. What is vital is a genuine interest in children and in their learning, development, safety and welfare: in other words, in their education in its fullest sense.

The annual salary FTE is in the range £23,752 to £28,985pa, depending upon qualifications and experience.  Normal working hours are full time, 8am – 4pm, term time only. The school’s pension scheme is available.

Appointment Process;

Please contact the Bursar, Mrs Siobhan Bradish (siobhan.bradish@bronteschool.co.uk, 01474 533805), for an application form. All applications must comprise of a covering letter and a completed application form and should be returned by 12pm Thursday 5th March 2026, to the Bursar, Mrs Siobhan Bradish. All applications will be acknowledged. 

Interviews are planned to take place on the 16th and 17th March 2026 at Bronte School, 7 Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0HN

Contact details for Bronte: Telephone: 01474 533805; Website: www.bronteschool.co.uk 

Bronte School and Nursery Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 



Information about the school

Bronte School is an independent ISI accredited co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 11, located in the center of Gravesend.

The school seeks to provide high quality education, within a balanced curriculum, which nurtures development and provides the challenges needed for growth. The twin pillars of being a family school and of upholding excellence in academic life underpin the school’s ethos.

At the heart of our school is a vibrant curriculum supported by a dedicated management team that focuses on the growth of every child. We believe that true education requires both depth and variety; that’s why creative arts, sports, and humanities sit proudly alongside rigorous study in English, mathematics, and science.

The school has a Christian character and tradition, and welcomes families and staff from any background, ethnicity or religion. All within the school community are encouraged to strive to treat others as they would wish to be treated themselves.

A fundamental part of Bronte’s mission is to prepare children for their first-choice senior schools, which we have seen tremendous success in. Many of Bronte's children go to highly selective grammar schools or onto leading independent schools often with scholarships.

Bronte is a small school, of around 160 pupils, in a single class entry, with maximum class sizes of 20 pupils. The teachers are dedicated, professional and caring, and they get to know the children very well. This is a central part of the school’s family atmosphere. Pastoral care is strong, and is seen as fundamental to the children’s success, happiness and sense of self-fulfillment.

The key factor in the successful candidate is that he or she can inspire and develop the children’s best endeavors and can promote and build their education in its fullest sense.

Bronte is a privately owned school under the governance of Proprietor Fenella Clements. Alongside Headmistress Emma Wood and a dedicated Advisory Board, the leadership team ensures the highest standards of school oversight and support.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.