Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

St Nicholas CEVC Primary School, Strood

• Ref:MED887-3102-14S
• Posted:30/04/2026
• Pay:C2 12-25
• Start Date:September 2026 or before if available
• App Close Date:14/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:18th May 2026

Advert

St Nicholas' Church of England Primary are looking for an experienced HLTA to provide PPA cover as required. We are looking for someone who is:

• Committed to our Church school ethos
• Flexible
• Hard working
• Knowledgeable of the National Curriculum
• Able to cover classes across the school from Early Years to Year 6.

The successful candidate will support the development of excellent teaching and learning in the school through providing short term cover for absent colleagues and working with individuals and small groups to help them make progress. Experience of working with young people and either having, or being willing to work towards, HLTA status or QTS are required for this role.

Information about the school

St Nicholas CEVC Primary school is an expanding one form entry, Church of England school, opening as a through primary in September 2024 we have been growing ever since, and we will be opening our first Year 6 class in September 2026. We are situated in the centre of Strood, and have fantastic links with St Nicholas Church which is used throughout the year for worships and celebrations. At St Nicholas we believe that every child holds the potential to grow, shine and flourish into something great. At our school we nurture that God-given potential- spiritually, academically and personally – so that every child may become a STAR – to Strive, Trust, Achieve and Respect.

“With faith as small as a mustard seed we become STARs, nothing is impossible” – Matthew 17:20

This vision inspires and motivates us in all we do as a school community, everyone is fully committed to ensuring all can flourish and this is underpinned by unconditional love. We are fully inclusive of all abilities, backgrounds and needs adapting our approach to ensure all are valued, included, loved and able to flourish. We hold high aspirations and expectations of all in our community, both pupils and adults. We are all committed to living through our Christian vision and due to this we expect all to be polite, courteous and well behaved, showing genuine love for one another. Our children, supported by our adults, understand our expectations of being a good friend, persevering, trusting and loving one another – it is what makes our school one big family.

We would love for you to join us!

Please visit our website www.st-nicholas.medway.sch.uk for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kate Forghani-Ashrafi
• Address:London Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 3HU
• Telephone: 01634717120
• Email: headteacher@st-nicholas.medway.sch.uk