Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £16,094.00 - £18,557.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Sports Focus Preferred

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 12.00pm to 4.15pm (21.25 hours per week)
Contract: Term time only, plus INSET days
Contract Type: Fixed Term, November 2026 to 31st August 2027

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and positive Higher Level TeachingAssistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive school team.

This is a varied and rewarding role, working across five afternoons each week. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with an interest, experienceor qualification in sport and physical activity, as an important part of the role will be encouraging pupils to be active and delivering an after-school sporting activity or club.

The role will include:

• Supporting the smooth running of lunchtimes, including lunchtime duty and encouraging positive and active play
• Providing PPA cover for classes and delivering planned learning activities
• Supporting pupils' learning, engagement and wellbeing
• Leading an after-school sports activity or club
• Promoting physical activity, teamwork, confidence and healthy lifestyles
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team
• Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all pupils

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds an appropriate HLTA qualification/status, or has relevant experience at this level
• Is confident managing and leading a class
• Has high expectations for pupils and can build positive relationships with children
• Is organised, reliable, flexible and able to use their own initiative
• Enjoys being an active and enthusiastic member of a school community
• Ideally has an interest, background or qualification in sport, PE or coaching
• Is able to plan and lead engaging sporting activities suitable for children of different ages and abilities
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and participate
• A varied role with opportunities to make a real difference to pupils' school experience
• Supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to develop and enhance our sporting and extracurricular provision

If you are an energetic and committed HLTA who enjoys working with children and would relish the opportunity to combine classroom support with a passion for sport andphysical activity, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact office@beechcroft.dsat.org.uk or telephone 01305 783500 to arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechcroft-st-pauls-cofe-primary-school

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