HLTA Jobs | Medway | Swale | Gillingham | Chatham | Rochester | Strood | Sittingbourne | Sheerness
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
Salary description
£110.00 - £160.00 per day