Join Ebbsfleet Green Primary School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)!
Lead learning. Share your ideas. Take your career further.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Term time only, 39 weeks per year
Working Pattern:Monday to Thursday 8.30 - 4.30 Friday 8.30 - 4
Start Date: January 2027
Actual Salary: Grade C2, Points 12-25 £25,522.84 - £33,038.27
About the Role
Ready to take the next step in your career and make an even bigger impact on children's learning?
At Ebbsfleet Green Primary School, we believe that great learning happens when colleagues feel confident to share ideas, try new approaches and work together to help every child thrive.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our welcoming team and play an important role in our creative, inclusive and forward-thinking school.
Whether you're an experienced HLTA looking for a fresh challenge or a Teaching Assistant ready to build on your experience and take on greater responsibility, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
As an HLTA, you'll have the opportunity to lead learning independently, support teaching across the school and help shape positive learning experiences for our pupils. You'll work closely with teachers and leaders, delivering whole-class learning when required, supporting targeted interventions and contributing to our collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
With our creative and entrepreneurial curriculum, digital learning environment and commitment to inclusion, you'll be encouraged to bring your ideas, develop your expertise and make a meaningful contribution to school life.
Who You Are
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds HLTA status or an equivalent qualification
- Has experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary school
- Is confident leading learning and managing groups of pupils independently
- Has high expectations and believes in every child's potential
- Brings creativity, enthusiasm and a proactive approach
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
- Is adaptable, organised and enjoys working collaboratively
- Is committed to inclusion and helping every child feel valued and achieve
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to make a difference, share their expertise and continue developing professionally.
What We Offer
At Ebbsfleet Green, support staff are valued members of our school community. We want you to feel supported, trusted and encouraged to develop your skills and explore future career opportunities.
As part of Maritime Academy Trust, you'll benefit from the opportunities of a wider family of schools while remaining part of a welcoming and collaborative team.
Here's what makes Ebbsfleet Green a great place to work:
- A creative and entrepreneurial curriculum, encouraging innovative approaches to teaching and learning
- A digitally confident learning environment, with 1:1 pupil Chromebooks in Key Stage 2
- A welcoming Garden City community, where relationships and collaboration are at the heart of school life
- Opportunities to lead learning, develop your classroom practice and contribute your ideas
- High-quality professional development, tailored to your experience and career aspirations
- Career pathways across Maritime Academy Trust, including opportunities to develop towards teaching and other leadership or specialist roles
- Opportunities to develop inclusive practice, including learning from our Specialist Resource Provision
- Trust-wide collaboration, sharing expertise and learning from colleagues across our schools
- Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity provision
- Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health support
- Lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits, including Cycle to Work, Blue Light Card, eye care vouchers and employee discounts
Come and Discover Ebbsfleet Green
Looking for a school where your contribution is valued and your career can continue to grow? Come and see what makes Ebbsfleet Green different.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit, introduce you to our team and show you what life at Ebbsfleet Green is really like.
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
You can also explore our school website and Maritime Academy Trust Careers pages to discover more about our school community, career pathways, professional development and wellbeing benefits.
Our Candidate Information Pack provides further information about the role, our people and what you can expect when joining us.
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School and Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and relevant pre-employment checks in line with current safeguarding guidance. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and value diversity at all levels.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Swanscombe employer: Ebbsfleet Green Primary School
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative teaching environment. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we prioritise professional growth through tailored CPD, mentoring, and collaborative learning opportunities, all while serving our vibrant community. Join us to inspire young minds and develop your career in a school that values creativity, inclusivity, and high expectations for every pupil.
Contact Details:
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School Recruitment Team
