Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £23,103 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Actual salary £23,103 per annum (£26,861 full time equivalent) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Longfield, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leigh Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 008940 |
Summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) to join our highly collaborative and supportive team. Our successful candidate will support curriculum delivery across the Academy through working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and mentors. As a member of the Inclusion Team, the HLTA will have responsibility for leading and developing a team of teaching assistants and mentors.
The HLTA will be able to encourage pupils to become independent learners, whilst providing appropriate support for pupils with special educational needs. This role would suit an experienced teaching assistant seeking the next step in their career.
We are looking for someone who:
Is able to demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy to GSCE [A-C]
Holds other relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, NVQ, Diploma)
Experience working with pupils in school for a minimum of 2 years
Experience working with children who have special educational needs and disabilities
Experience teaching individuals and small groups
The HLTA will be able to encourage pupils to become independent learners, whilst providing appropriate support for pupils with special educational needs. This role would suit an experienced teaching assistant seeking the next step in their career.
We are looking for someone who:
Is able to demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy to GSCE [A-C]
Holds other relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, NVQ, Diploma)
Experience working with pupils in school for a minimum of 2 years
Experience working with children who have special educational needs and disabilities
Experience teaching individuals and small groups