Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Beaver Green Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 8.15 - 3.45 (Mon-Fri), Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,587 - £31,198
Actual salary
- £24,870 - £26,224
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and welcome applicants from both experienced teaching assistants and non-experienced teaching assistants.
The successful candidate will:
- Plan, prepare and deliver specific learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the direction and supervision of a teacher.
- Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment.
- Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
- Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision.
- Assess the needs of pupils and use knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
- Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with staff members and parents regarding student progress
- Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
- Make learning fun and challenging.
- Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.
Full details of the
requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.
- A range of support from a strong team that will help to develop your practice.
- Excellent professional development opportunities both within the school and across the Trust.
- A strong supportive local community, including Governors and PTFA.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Further information about the job
Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Tina Oakley, Headteacher, at bgpoffice@swale.at or 01233 621989
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to bgpoffice@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beaver Green Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 474 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beaver Green Primary School website
- Email address
- bgpoffice@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01233 621989
Beaver Green is a two form entry school in Ashford with a maintained nursery.
The school is sited in a new build with a number of outreach rooms alongside extensive playing fields and play areas.
The school works in partnership with other primaries within the Swale Academies Trust to ensure best practices are in place.
Beaver Green prioritises children’s learning and wellbeing to enable them to reach their full potential, the school has invested in the Little Wandle Phonics scheme, in high quality Reading, Writing and Maths resources and in extracurricular provision.
Beaver Green values its links to parents and the local community and is pleased to offer a breakfast club from 07.30am.
Our aim at Beaver Green is to give our children the best possible learning experiences.
Arranging a visit to Beaver Green Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bgpoffice@swale.at.
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