Hlta

Kilnwood Vale Primary are seeking an HLTA to join them on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.

Your opportunity

Working under the direction of the Headteacher the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting childrens learning ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality inclusive education. This role is ideal for someone who is confident delivering planned lessons supporting children with a range of needs and committed to fostering a safe engaging and positive learning environment. As part of GLF Schools youll also benefit from opportunities for professional development and collaboration across a wider network of supportive professionals.

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 2500 colleagues and over 19000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offerwhich allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: GLF Specialist Point 1 - 27061 FTE Actual Salary: 21663

Contract Type: Temporary (mat cover) Term Time only

Hours: 33.5 Hours per week to be worked 8:30 - 3:30pm (M Tu Th & Fr) and 8:30 - 16:30 on a Wednesday

Closing Date: 10th July 2026 at 9:30am

Interview date: w/c 6th July 2026