Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Intervention Specialist - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC886-5408-1240S
• Posted:15/07/2026
• Pay:NJC
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:02/08/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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NJC Scale 4/5 Point 7-17, 32.5 hours per week, term time 193 days only

£19,659.37 to £23,403 (Pro-rata'd from £26,403 to £31,022)

Initial Fixed Term Contract for 1 academic year

As part of our commitment to inclusive education following the launch of the new Mainstream Inclusion Fund, we are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).   The successful candidate will be part of our Learning Support Team working with students who have significant Communication and Interaction and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, in particular students diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).  This requires a passionate, patient, and proactive advocate for inclusion and student well-being.

The post holder will work with our Autism and ADHD Lead and also our SLCN Lead to deliver interventions under their guidance.  They will work with individual students, small groups of students, school staff and parents/carers both in a classroom context and also outside of the classroom.   The role will involve planning, preparing and delivering individual and group interventions.   The post holder may also provide individualised in lesson support as part of personalised support programmes. The role could also require active involvement with outside agencies.

Ideally candidates will have previous experience and training in working with students with a range of needs both in classroom and intervention.  Access to ongoing support and training will be provided.   As with all HLTA’s the post holder will be expected to progress both students’ learning and support pupils’ wellbeing. 

It is necessary for the candidate to have qualifications in Maths/Numeracy or English/Literacy equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2.  A qualification in supporting and teaching learning or evidence of working at HLTA Level and/or students with similar needs profiles would be advantageous.

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the beautiful town of Tenterden in the heart of the Weald of Kent. We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and continuous coaching support to help you progress throughout your career.  All staff are provided with an IT device, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, enhanced pension contributions and there is a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Tenterden Schools Trust Staff.

Closing date: 2^nd August 2026, however early applications are encouraged as we review applications as we receive them.

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Nicholls
• Address:Homewood School And Sixth Form Cent, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
• Telephone: 01580764222
• Email: vacancies@homewood.kent.sch.uk

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