Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Nunney First School, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4NE

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  9 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,910.00 - £24,418.00 Annually (Actual) BANES Grade 6 (SCP18-22)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Permanent Contract

Term Time Only Plus 5 Insets

31.25 Hours per week

We are looking for an HLTA who has the experience, motivation and skillset to work with our wonderful teachers, teaching assistants, leadership team and other stakeholders to ensure that every pupil is achieving their full potential. This position would suit a positive, energetic, proactive team-player who is able to be flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out regular PPA cover teaching for teachers
• Supporting classes by covering teacher absence and leadership release time across the school
  
• Meeting the academic, developmental and emotional needs of children
• Creating a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning and inclusion for all children
  
• Building and maintaining relationships with parents and carers and other childcare professionals/agencies
  

We can offer you:

• Children who will make you smile everyday
• A commitment to professional development, and being able to develop personal areas of interest linked with the role
• A school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence
• A supportive and encouraging Leadership Team and Governing Body
• An excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of advice & support
  

We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all that we can offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

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.

Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale. New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale. Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy

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.

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

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.

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 Nunney First School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 71 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nunney First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nunney-first-school-frome

Nunney First School is a single form entry school, situated in an expanding village, located to the north of the Mendip Hills serving the local community and surrounding areas. We are part of The Partnership Trust and share the same values and ethos. Within this, Nunney First School operates independently and focuses teaching and learning, resources and management to meet the specific needs of four to nine year olds.

Nunney First School creates a safe, respectful and nurturing environment, which maximises each child’s sense of wellbeing and acquisition of skills for life and learning. It is our vision that all children at Nunney First School are resilient, confident and enjoy school. They have a love for learning, work hard and progress and achieve well, both in and out of the classroom. The school celebrates achievement in all areas and encourages children to persevere when faced with challenges. We prepare children for a future full of opportunities by building confidence, communication skills and the ability to problem solve. The natural environment inspires much of our work, helping children to understand relationships and find their own unique place in our ever changing world. Parent partnership is extremely important to us and we strive to ensure that we provide excellent communication with families and carers at all times.

We are a committed, friendly and supportive staff team aiming for excellence for all. Our leadership team has a wealth of experience and a drive to promote professional development. We have supportive and committed governors and delightful, kind and friendly children who are eager to learn.

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