Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 94aec3f3-b997-4cfb-a3b8-acf09a6745df |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead and develop our new nurture provision within our warm and welcoming Church of England Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to work together with the Headteacher and SENDCO to establish and drive the evolution of a dedicated nurture room, supporting children across the primary age range with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter, committed to making a difference in the lives of young children. They will be working either 1:1 or with small groups, and supporting class teachers with planning to develop the children’s social and emotional skills. They will have the motivation, passion, resilience and creativity to shape and progress the new nurture provision, ensuring it meets the individual needs of pupils and has a positive impact on their wellbeing, engagement and learning.
For full details please see our candidate pack attached.
Visits to the school are positively encouraged. Please contact the school office to find out more and arrange a convenient time. Please call 01732 676040 or emailrecruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.ukto book a visit. For further details and an application form, please visit the Vacancies section on our school website.
What the school offers its staff
Please see our full candidate pack for details.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post. https://www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk/safeguarding/
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead and develop our new nurture provision within our warm and welcoming Church of England Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to work together with the Headteacher and SENDCO to establish and drive the evolution of a dedicated nurture room, supporting children across the primary age range with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter, committed to making a difference in the lives of young children. They will be working either 1:1 or with small groups, and supporting class teachers with planning to develop the children’s social and emotional skills. They will have the motivation, passion, resilience and creativity to shape and progress the new nurture provision, ensuring it meets the individual needs of pupils and has a positive impact on their wellbeing, engagement and learning.
For full details please see our candidate pack attached.
Visits to the school are positively encouraged. Please contact the school office to find out more and arrange a convenient time. Please call 01732 676040 or emailrecruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.ukto book a visit. For further details and an application form, please visit the Vacancies section on our school website.
What the school offers its staff
Please see our full candidate pack for details.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post. https://www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk/safeguarding/