Job Description

Employer
Kent College, Canterbury
Location
Canterbury, Kent
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
Dependent on experience and qualifications
Posted
22nd August 2025
Expires
1st September 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1503137
Job Reference
HLTA Junior School

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JOB OVERVIEW



A fantastic opportunity to join Kent College's Junior School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant has arisen.


We are looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming Junior School team to provide learning activities for pupils under the professional direction and supervision of the class teacher. They will also plan, prepare and deliver lessons/learning boosts to whole classes, small groups and individual pupils.


The successful candidate will have recent experience of working in a primary school, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


WHY CHOOSE US


Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the center of London by train. The Junior School ( from Nursery to year 6) has some 200 children and is set on an idyllic 14-acre campus. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring, and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. Children follow individualised programs that recognise that all children flourish at different rates and in response to different challenges.


The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.


THE POSITION


The role is part time, term time only (35 weeks per year). You may be required to work occasional Saturdays for open days and special events.


Please see attached for more information.



We offer private healthcare with Benenden, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme.....

Closing date

: 1st September 2025, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.


Safeguarding Statement:



Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.



Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward



Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.