Hlta - Term Time

St Michael's CE Primary School part of TST, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC886-3143-73S
• Posted:19/05/2026
• Pay:NJC Scale 4/5 Points 7-17 Starting at £19,351.13.
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:12/06/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Starting 3^rd September 2026

32.5 hours per week, term time only.

Salary: NJC Scale 4/5 Points 7-17 term time only.

Starting at £19,351.13 per annum.

The successful candidate will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.  They will promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

The appointed HLTA will give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement. They will contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and will cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate.

As with all HLTAs the post holder will be expected to progress students’ learning and with other professionals to support pupils’ social, emotional and physical wellbeing.  It is necessary for the candidate to have qualifications in Maths/Numeracy or English/Literacy equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2 and desirable to have experience of EYFS. An HLTA qualification or evidence of working at this level would be advantageous.

We welcome tours of the school, please email or telephone Alison Hollis, Office Manager on 01580 763210 or email office@stmcep.school.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.  Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 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). 

Information about the school

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, rated Good in all areas by Ofsted December 2018, is at the heart of the village of St Michael's and adjacent to the Church of St Michael's and All Angels, with very strong community links.

From the moment you walk through the door you will feel the warm welcome that St Michael&'s Church of England Primary School is famous for. Generations have been sending their children to this school in the knowledge they will not only have an exciting learning experience, but also will be valued and cherished in our caring, Christian environment helping them to achieve their full potential.

We are a member of the Tenterden Schools Trust. The Trust is made up of the five schools in the town of Tenterden - St Michael's C of E Primary School, The Tenterden Primary Federation (comprising Tenterden C of E Junior School and Tenterden Infants School), Rolvenden C of E Primary and Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre. The vision of our Trust is “Securing the future for the young people in all our schools”.

Job Contact Information

• Name:School Office
• Address:Ashford Road, St Michael's, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PU
• Telephone: (01580) 763210
• Email: office@stmcep.school

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• Job Description