Higher level Teaching Assistant

Chipping Ongar Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9LA

37 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 28.75 Hours Monday to Friday 08:45 - 15:30 Term Time Only, Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 6, points 12- 17

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is passionate about pupils’ learning, enjoys being with children, has a positive attitude, and can work as part of a friendly and dedicated team.

• Do you relish working 1:1 with children with high need?
• Do you have a flexible and cheerful outlook with a willingness to work as part of a team?
• Are you a teacher who dreams of teaching without the need to plan or to have the responsibility of a class? Or an experienced LSA who is capable of more?

If so, we would like to hear from you. 

What we offer:   

A fantastic environment and supportive team, with training asrequired. 

Strong values that are the core of all that we do. Supportive teachers,parentsand governors who are committed to the school.  

Essential qualities:  

Be dedicated to meeting the needs of all the pupils.

Be reflective and always look for ways to improve your practice.  

Have the energy and enthusiasm to make the difference.  

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

HLTA - Job Description.pdf - 299 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chipping Ongar Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chipping Ongar Primary School website
• Email address: admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chipping-ongar-primary-school

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

Arranging a visit to Chipping Ongar Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk.

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