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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Herne Bay Infant & Nursery School, Herne Bay

  • Ref:KCC886-2263-280S
  • Posted:15/06/2026
  • Pay:KSD
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:29/06/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:07/07/2026

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Are you an experienced HLTA? Are you a talented Teaching Assistant with aspirations to become a teacher? Are you a confident Teaching Assistant who would relish the challenge of taking whole classes? If so, you're just the person we're looking for!

We are able to offer you a wonderful opportunity to work in a vibrant environment with talented and fun loving staff. 

What does this job entail?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our support staff team at Herne Bay Infant and Nursery School. We are looking to appoint a motivated, positive and enthusiastic person who is committed to delivering high quality provision to our pupils under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher and to cover classes for PPA in Key Stage 1 and EYFS.

What can we offer you, as a staff member at Herne Bay Infant and Nursery School?

  • A supportive community
  • A workplace committed to the wellbeing of their staff, providing a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, as well as access to trained on-site mental health first aiders
  • Access to thousands of high street discounts through the Kent Rewards scheme, as well as the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card
  • A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Full access to an online library of free education-based training webinars and online courses, allowing for self-driven professional development if desired

Details of position:

Position type:   Fixed-term
Contract end:   31st August 2027
Hours:               24 hours across four days per week (days of the week open to discussion)
Time:                 8:30am - 3:30pm per day (including one hour unpaid lunch)
Weeks:              Term-time only, equivalent to 38 weeks per year

Visits to our school are welcome and warmly encouraged. 

Please apply online through Kent Teach. 

Information about the school

This large thriving school is well established in the area and shares a site with Herne Bay Junior School, bounded by Kings Road and Stanley Road and enjoying a central position in the town.

The school is a 2 to 3 form entry with a nursery and there are currently 250 children on roll. There is a good staff/pupil ratio throughout the school ensuring an inclusive, creative, supportive and secure environment.

As a school committed to safeguarding children all staff members will undergo an enhanced DBS check and candidates will be assessed on their suitability to work with children. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, checks include references, online searches and health clearance before employment.

The school's policies, including Recruitment, Ex-Offenders, Child Protection and Whistleblowing, can be found here: https://www.herne-bay.kent.sch.uk/policies/

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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.