Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Mereworth Community Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2185-202S
• Posted:19/06/2026
• Pay:KSD £27,904
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:02/07/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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This role is part-time (17.75 hours per week 5 mornings from 9am to 12:00pm plus 1 afternoon 12:30pm to 3:15pm) covering all age groups Year R-Year 6. Paid at KSD and includes dedicated Personal PPA Time.

We welcome and encourage visits to our school prior to application.  To arrange your visit or to get further information please contact the main office on 01622 812569.

Are you a passionate, skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant bursting with innovative and fresh ideas ready to put them into practice? Or are you looking to take that next step in your career?

How would you like to work for a close-knit community of children, parents, staff and governors with a real sense of local pride and spirit? Our children have excellent behaviour for learning and are a pleasure to teach.

Does this resonate with you? If your answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and committed Higher Learning Teaching Assistant to join our school on a part time basis to cover PPA 5 Mornings (9am-12pm) & 1 Afternoon (12.30-3.15pm). This includes your own PPA time.

You will join our supportive, highly experienced and happy team to collaborate with Teachers in the planning and delivery of programmes of teaching and learning activities for classes.

As a Teaching Assistant you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities for classes to cover PPA for class teacher release.
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment and marking all PPA cover lesson work for the class.
• Assess the needs of our pupils, using your detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent experience), with knowledge acquired through training and experience a level of professional standards specified for HLTA status.
• Experience of working with children of relevant age within a learning environment.
• An understanding of National Curriculum requirements in relation to specialist area (e.g. additional needs, curriculum area), including planning, preparing and delivering programmes of learning activities to groups and classes.

Further information:

References will be requested for all candidates shortlisted and Online Searches prior to interview.

The school is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DSB (Disclosure and Barring Service) and other employment checks.

The school is committed to Equality and Diversity in employment practice and delivery.

Information about the school

Mereworth Community Primary School is a popular village school situated between Maidstone and Tonbridge. We are a vibrant, single form entry school situated in wonderful grounds which are used extensively to enhance the delivery of the curriculum. Our school is part of the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme to enhance quality play opportunities for all children. The school building is a mixture of Victorian, 1960’s and modern rooms. We have indoor learning zones, including a library, a music room, a computer room, and a Design & Technology room. We have extremely supportive parents and governors and wonderfully caring, polite and well-behaved children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Aimee Morris
• Address:Mereworth Community Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5ND
• Telephone: 01622 812569
• Email: amorris@mereworth.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection Policy
• Job Description & Person Specification