Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary

£21, 215 (actual salary)

Package

Fixed term contract for one year starting in September 2026 30 hours a week – 8.30 to 3.20, term time plus five days

Job category/type

Schools

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, highly motivated, empathetic and capable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to play a key role in school. This role will involve approximately 50% class cover (with PPA time in addition to this) as well as supporting pupils in small groups in specific lessons and more general classroom teaching assistant duties.

The post is for 30 hours per week term time only (8:30 – 3.20) and is a fixed term contract for one year in the first instance but with the possibility of being extended depending on the school budget.

The successful applicant will complement the role of class teachers by:

• Planning, preparing and delivering purposeful learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of pupils’ progress and achievements using a range of assessments
• Applying your understanding and knowledge in the use of a range of strategies to support classroom behaviour as a whole as well as individual behavioural needs

You will have:

• Wide ranging experience of working with children
• The ability to support learning in the classroom
• Patience and the ability to relate well to children
• A good sense of humour
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to show initiative, work independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to work with outside agencies
• Skills in behaviour management of children
• A willingness to undertake any appropriate training

We can offer:

• A caring and positive working atmosphere
• A staff culture where everyone is encouraged to flourish and develop
• Training and support to help you to succeed in your role
• Appreciative pupils and supportive Governors, parents and community

Visits to our school are actively encouraged or if you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Mrs Ruth Lee, Headteacher at school on 01422 360615.

Completed forms should be returned by email to ***email_hidden***

Closing Date: 10 am on Thursday 4th June 2026 Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 8th June 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.