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Combined Teaching Assistant / HLTA position

Castle Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2TS

This job expired on 1 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 October 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 July 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,447.00 - £19,322.00 Annually (Actual)

Combined Teaching Assistant / HLTA position job summary

Combined Teaching Assistant & HLTA Vacancy

• 32.5hrs week
  
• Term time only plus 5 INSET days
• Teaching Assistant (mornings) -  17h 45m    Grade 4: SCP 7-8
• Higher Level TA (afternoons) -   14h 30m     Grade 6: SCP 18-22
• Actual Salary - £18447 to £19322
• Permanent Contract

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 mixed Y3/Y4 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 experience in KS1 or KS2, 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 position could also suit a newly qualified teacher seeking school experience.

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 an 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.

All applications should be made via MyNewTerm

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.

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.

This job post has expired.

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 (opens in new tab)
• School website: Castle Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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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