Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Ebbsfleet Green Primary School, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-2140-78S
• Posted:17/06/2026
• Pay:Medway Grade C2 Point 12 - 25
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:10/07/2026 at 14:00
• Interviews:TBC

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oin Ebbsfleet Green Primary School as a a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Hours:  37 hours per week  Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year
Actual Salary: Grade C2 Point 12 - 25 £24,707.27 - £31,982.81 Actual Salary

About The Role

Ebbsfleet Green Primary School, is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our growing team.  This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers and leaders to help pupils achieve their full potential. 

In this role, you will: 

• Deliver high-quality learning experiences, including leading whole-class sessions during teacher PPA and absence cover where appropriate
• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning activities
• Deliver targeted interventions to accelerate progress and support pupil development
• Work closely with teachers to adapt learning and meet the needs of all pupils
• Promote pupil confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Support the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and its inclusive ethos
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or an equivalent qualification
• Has experience supporting teaching and learning within a primary school setting
• Can confidently lead learning and manage groups of pupils independently
• Has high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
• Is adaptable, organised and proactive
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child succeeds

Most importantly, you will be passionate about helping children develop the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to thrive.

What We Offer

At Ebbsfleet Green Primary School, support staff are valued, developed and empowered. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer: 

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced teachers and leaders
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to Trust-wide networks and specialist expertise
• A modern learning environment with excellent facilities
• A strong culture of teamwork, wellbeing and professional growth
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• National terms and conditions
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Ebbsfleet Green Primary  School so special. Please contact the school office on 01987 591627 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Ebbsfleet Green and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

Information about the school

Ebbsfleet Green Primary Academy is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent &Medway. Our academies transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills.

Ebbsfleet Green Primary School is based in Ebbsfleet Garden City, Kent. We opened in September 2020 and we are growing year by year, as the Ebbsfleet Green community grows around us.

We take pride in our creative and and entrepreneurial curriculum as it not only engages children, but challenges them to develop the skills - as well as the knowledge - befitting of the 21st Century. At Ebbsfleet Green we will give all children an exciting, innovative educational excellence to support them to become the best they can be. We know our children will leave our school ready for the next stage of learning.

We love being part of the Ebbsfleet Garden City community and work in active partnership with residents, parents, carers and local businesses. We believe that by listening and being partners with our community, we will deliver an education to our children that will create respectful, compassionate and inquiring life-long learners.

We are proud to be part of the Maritime Academy Trust. All Maritime schools have outstanding behavioural expectations to ensure children feel safe which supports them to learn to the best of their abilities. As part of Maritime we champion the key behaviours of Adaptability, Creativity and Innovation, Humility, Collaboration, Humour & Positivity and Supportiveness & Trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack