Higher Level Teaching Assistant and General Learning Support Assistant

Wincanton Primary School, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (18 hours per week) General Learning Support Assistant (10 hours per week) (A full-time post, split into two roles)
• Contract type: Fixed term - until August 2027
• Hourly rate: HLTA (£16.62 per hour)/LSA (£13.05 per hour)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our OFSTED rated ‘good’ school, is looking for a highly skilled HLTA to provide cover across KS1 and KS2, both planned and unplanned. The candidate would require to have knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculums and demonstrate a good understanding of the grammar and mathematics taught at these levels. Across the week there will be hours dedicated to each role, but with the flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of the school.

We would like to hear from you if:

• you are an outstanding practitioner
• have proven HLTA experience
• demonstrate good listening and questioning skills
• have the ability to challenge and support pupils learning
• have a commitment to active learning
• are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative
• are able to take on others’ ideas
• are able to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the ever changing school day
• have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• have knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and end of the key stage expectations

This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners – a privileged position indeed.

What the school offers its staff

Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech.

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 school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

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About Wincanton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wincanton Primary School website
• Email address: office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wincanton-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Wincanton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk.

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