Combined Teaching Assistant / HLTA position

Castle Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2TS

36 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  22 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,522.00 - £25,557.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 (SCP7-8) / Grade 6 (SCP18-22)

Combined Teaching Assistant / HLTA position job summary

Castle Primary School is a vibrant and growing school, situated in Keynsham, between Bath & Bristol. We are seeking an energetic and experienced TA / HLTA to join our committed team.

The Teaching Assistant hours will involve supporting learning across three Key Stage 2 classes under the direction of teachers. The HLTA hours will involve leading interventions with groups of children from all attainment groups.

In addition to previous primary experience, training in phonics and / or an evidence-based intervention would be an advantage. A HLTA qualification or QTS is required for the Grade 6 salary. We would appoint someone committed to achieving HLTA status a full-time TA (Grade 4) and support them in their training so they could achieve the Level 6 salary in the future.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives and their futures. It is a chance to join a supportive team, on a continuous improvement journey to ensure all our children reach their potential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible team player, who understands the importance of going ‘over and above’. Our children thrive with adults who are friendly, firm and fair, so we are seeking a calm, consistent and committed person.

We can offer you:

• Children who will make you smile everyday
• Consideration of your ‘well-being’ and access to support (in the eventuality any is required)
• Opportunities to grow as a professional and access to regular high-quality CPD
• The support of an experienced and dedicated team of professionals
• The support of a Trust, who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality
• A pending pay award
• Pension contributions
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme

This position will include 30 minutes play ‘duty’ during lunchtime.

We would encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we can offer and that we are the right school for you. Please contact Emma Sampson (admin@castleprimary.uk) or 0117 9864489 to arrange a tour.

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applications Close: Thursday 22 May 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 4th or Friday 6th June 2025

Start Date: September 1st 2025 (or earlier if available)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Castle Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-primary-school

Thank you for showing an interest in working at Castle Primary School.



Castle Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school, situated near Keynsham town centre, and has been educating the children of Keynsham for over 50 years. Our children are a credit to the school, and the staff and Governors are committed to improving the education we offer and achieving the best possible primary experience for all of our pupils, alongside pupil and staff well-being.



Working at Castle Primary School is an opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives and futures. We are currently developing our curriculum to meet the needs of the children and community we serve.

We are seeking enthusiastic and flexible applicants, who are passionate about children’s, and their own, learning and development. A commitment to going ‘over and above’ is essential, as is being able to strongly identify with our school vision and values.

We are proud to be part of The Partnership Trust, which is a multi-academy trust of primary, first and special schools. We are also working closely with St John’s Foundation and six other schools across B&NES facing similar challenges in closing the disadvantage gap.

Please feel encouraged to arrange an informal visit to see our school for yourself or, if you require any additional information, then please contact us.



Thank you for interest in working at Castle Primary School and I look forward to receiving your application.

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