14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    1 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Term-time plus TEDs. 24 hours per week. Monday – Thursday, 8.30 –3.30pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£33,119 - £34,811

Actual salary

Pro-rata salary £18,453 - £19,396

Pay scale

TA4 SCP 19 – 22

Hourly rate

£17.17 – £18.04

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential • Experience of working in a primary school setting • Ability to deliver and plan lessons effectively • An understanding of the strategies used to raise attainment

Desirable • Relevant experience of planning and teaching for a whole class in a school setting • Experience of leading an area of interest across the school • Has an understanding of how schools use pupil data, to improve progress and outcomes

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential • Good understanding of the National Curriculum • Can use classroom technology e.g. interactive whiteboards, I-pads and laptops • Ability to use own initiative and to work independently • Understands the importance of Safeguarding issues and a willingness to undertake training • Experience of leading and developing other staff • Experience of working with parents to achieve positive outcomes

Desirable • Safeguarding training undertaken • Offsite visit leader trained • First Aid trained • Team Teach trained • Positive engagement with the performance management process

Personal Qualities:

Essential • Energetic and has a can-do attitude • Excellent organisational skills • The ability to demonstrate sensitivity and good humour

Desirable • Ability to work well in a team • Has strong career aspirations • Has the ability to relate positively to pupils, parents and other stakeholders • Can listen, reflect and communicate effectively

What the school offers its staff

We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success. Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance. Education Mutual Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services. Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/service/healthcare-and-wellbeing/ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance. Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/ Other staff benefits include: • Competitive salary • Six INSET days per year • Protected CPL time • Continued professional development pathway for every role • No work communication outside working hours • Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) • 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata) • ‘Time for You’ day • Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay • Reasonable release time for significant personal events • Length of service awards • Resources for retirement and financial planning • Cycle-to-work scheme • Free tea, coffee and milk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

COPS Job Pack - TA4 - Sept 2026.pdf - 1.04 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cherry Orchard Primary School

School type
Academies, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
587 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Cherry Orchard Primary School website
Email address
office-co@riverscofe.co.uk
Phone number
01905 352787
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Arranging a visit to Cherry Orchard Primary School

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

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