HLTA

HLTA – Medway & Swale | £110–£160 Per Day | Primary & Secondary Schools

Are you an experienced HLTA looking for work in Medway or Swale?

Or are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your education career?

R&A Education is recruiting confident, reliable and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support schools across Medway, Swale and surrounding Kent areas.

We have opportunities across Gillingham, Chatham, Rainham, Rochester, Strood, Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Faversham and nearby areas, with flexible daily supply, short-term and longer-term positions available.

Whether you're looking for regular supply work, a long-term placement or your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

£110–£160 per day
Flexible work from 1–5 days per week
Daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
Primary and secondary school placements
Opportunities to lead learning and deliver lessons
General classroom, PPA cover and intervention opportunities
SEND, 1:1 and specialist support roles
Opportunities across Medway and Swale

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from HLTAs and experienced education professionals who have:

HLTA status or significant experience working at Higher Level Teaching Assistant level
Experience working within a primary or secondary school
Confidence leading lessons and supporting classroom learning
Strong behaviour management skills
Experience delivering interventions or supporting small groups
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider school team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A reliable, professional and adaptable approach
A genuine passion for helping children and young people succeed

We'd also like to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Cover Supervisors and education professionals who are ready to take on greater responsibility.

SEND & Specialist Opportunities

We regularly support schools looking for experienced staff with:

SEND experience
1:1 pupil support
Autism
ADHD
SEMH
Behaviour support
If you have specialist SEND experience, make sure you highlight this in your application.

Why Work With R&A Education?

We're a local education recruitment agency supporting schools across Medway, Swale and Kent.

We understand that experienced education professionals want more than just a list of available jobs.

We take time to understand your experience, availability, preferred schools, location and career goals, then match you with opportunities that genuinely suit you.

Whether you're looking for one or two days a week, regular supply, a longer-term placement or your next permanent role, we'll work with you to find the right opportunity.

Areas We Cover

Medway: Gillingham, Chatham, Rainham, Rochester, Strood and surrounding areas.

Swale: Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Faversham, Teynham and surrounding areas.

We also support schools across wider Kent where suitable opportunities are available.

Apply Today

If you're searching for HLTA jobs in Medway or Swale, we'd love to hear from you.

You may currently be working as a HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Senior Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Cover Supervisor or experienced education professional looking for your next opportunity.

Apply today and speak directly with your local R&A Education consultant.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Long-term

Salary: £110.00–£160.00 per day

Licence/Certification: Enhanced DBS preferred

Work Location: Medway, Swale and surrounding Kent areas

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