Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Dunton Bassett Primary School, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5JL

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 August 2025

• Closing date

  27 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8,339.82 Annually (Actual) Pay award pending

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust (IPAT) are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic HLTA to join our friendly and hard working team at Dunton Bassett Primary School, Dunton Bassett. Dunton Bassett is a thriving community village . We have beautiful and extensive grounds, including two playgrounds, a school field and an outdoor allotment area. The post is for a part-time HLTA on a Permanent contract. There may be the potential to work extra hours across the Trust.

At Dunton Bassett Primary School, every child is an important part of our Dunton Bassett family. Central to all we do is our vision statement ‘together we flourish’ and we aim to nurture every child's individual talents academically and socially, by offering an exciting, enriching curriculum, that nurtures a passion for learning and enables all children to flourish. This vision is translated to the children as 'Be Remarkable!'. We strive to ensure that each child makes the most out of every opportunity, every day and is ambitious for what they want to achieve. We want our children at DBPS to make their mark on the world!

Some key information points:

About Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust (IPAT):

• The Trust consists of the following schools, all located in Leicestershire and close to motorway links:
  • All Saints CE Primary School, Sapcote
  • Dunton Bassett Primary School
  • Sharnford CE Primary School
  • John Wycliffe Primary School, Lutterworth
  • Gilmorton Chandler CE Primary School
  • Ullesthorpe CE Primary School
  • Claybrooke Primary School
  • St. Margaret's CE Primary School, Stoke Golding
  • St Mary's CE Primary School, Bitteswell
  • The Trust was established in June 2017 and caters to children aged 4 to 11.
  • We have a partnership with Unity Schools Partnership (USP) which provides curriculum expertise and evidence-informed practices.
  • IPAT is committed to an enriching and aspirational curriculum that promotes social mobility.
  • Our schools are described as caring environments with dedicated professionals who emphasise excellence, excitement, and challenge.
  • We pride ourselves on inclusivity and fostering independent, creative learners who respect others.

  This role you will:

  • Inspire and empower children to become independent, creative learners.
  • Contribute to an inclusive ethos where every child feels special and valued for their unique talents.
  • Support our dedicated teachers in delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences.
  • Foster a culture of respect and care for others within our vibrant school community.
  • Be an integral part of a team that prides itself on serving its community.

  We believe that every child has something unique and special to offer the world, and as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at our school, you will play a vital role in helping them discover and develop those gifts.

  If you are:

  • Enthusiastic and passionate about children's learning and development.
  • A strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young people.
  • Experienced in a similar role
  • Highly organised and able to set clear priorities in managing their workload
  • Able to communicate clearly and positively with staff, parents and pupils, both in person and in written communications
  • Able to work calmly under pressure
  • Able to show a can-do attitude and seek solutions to problems
  • Able to work flexibly and creatively
  • Happy, co-operative and able to work on own initiative
  • A strong team player
  • A person who demonstrates excellent initiative

  Added benefits;

  • Staff Wellbeing support
  • Term time working
  • Excellent pension contribution from employer

  Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our caring school community!

  Please see the candidate pack for further the Job description and more information about IPAT.,

  This post will be a permanent one for 13 hours per week / Grade 8 - £14.36 ph/ over 39 weeks per year (38 weeks term time + 13 for training and inset days) with the possiblity of optional extra hours to support wrap around care in the morning or afternoon paid at £12.65 per hour .

  There may also the potential to work extra HLTA hours across the Trust.

  Please see the Support Candidate pack for the job description and more information .

  **This advert may be closed early **

  Visits to our school are warmly welcomed so , please email: duntonbassett@ipat.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

  Safeguarding Statement ; Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Trust follow the safer recruitment guidance and references will be requested prior to interview. Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust Website

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.

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About Dunton Bassett Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 60 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dunton Bassett Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dunton-bassett-primary-school-lutterworth

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