Kilnwood Vale Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a permanent basis. If you're passionate about helping children thrive and ready to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a vibrant and inclusive school community where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their very best.
Working closely with the Headteacher and teaching staff, you'll help deliver high-quality learning experiences, lead planned lessons when required, and provide targeted support to pupils with a range of needs. You'll be someone who can inspire confidence, nurture potential and create a positive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed.
At Kilnwood Vale Primary, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to excellence in education. As part of GLF Schools, you'll also benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, access to a wide network of expertise, and the chance to grow your career within one of the country's most successful multi-academy trusts.
What we are looking for
- Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and an HLTA qualification.
- Have experience in supporting and delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning
- Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.
- Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.
- Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding. Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.
About Kilnwood Vale School
Our School sits within a established cluster ofschools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale PrimarySchool, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate PrimarySchool, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords PrimarySchool, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Foundedupon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across thesouth of England
- Wework as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own uniqueidentity
- Committedto ensuring all children and young people receive the best possibleeducation
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Accessto our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexibleworking options
- Generousholiday allowance
- Worklife and family friendly policies
- Employeewellbeing initiatives
- Careerpathways and talent management
- Accessto a staff benefits portal
- Communityand collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date:ASAP
Salary: GLF Specialist Point 1 - £28,009
Actual Salary: £22,422.64
Contract Type:Permanent, term time only.
Hours: 33.5hrs per week
Closing Date: 18th October 2026
Interview date: TBC
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant employer: Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Kilnwood Vale Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and collaborative environment where educators can thrive. With a focus on professional development and flexible working options, the school supports its staff in delivering high-quality education while fostering a strong sense of community among colleagues and students alike. Joining our team means being part of a dedicated group committed to inspiring learning and making a meaningful impact in children's lives.
Contact Details:
Kilnwood Vale Primary School Recruitment Team
