Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Paxton Academy Sports And Science, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required as soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,717.00 - £31,611.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 4, Point 7-10 ( Actual Salary) £26,366 p.a Term time only (39 weeks per year), 36 hours pw

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a HLTA (or equivalent standard or experience) to compliment the professional work of our teachers and in the delivery of our Curriculum. This role will involve preparation and delivery of learning activities for small groups, and whole class. You will also be required to provide some cover supervision. The position will play an integral role in the behaviour, communication, social and emotional development of children and actively assist our teachers through delivering high quality lessons for our children.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are 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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Paxton Academy Sports And Science

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 281 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paxton-academy-sports-and-science

Paxton Academy is a thriving primary school in Thornton Heath. Pupils leave us equipped with a firm grasp of key basic skills, a broad knowledge base and personal interests, shared moral values, excellent communication skills and the tools to be successful in secondary school and beyond.
In all subjects the knowledge and skills are closely focused on developing the children in ways which will equip them for lifelong learning. At Paxton pupils know that no matter your age or where you live we can all make a positive impact – whether that’s through volunteering, fundraising or raising awareness for causes that matter

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