Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Milldown CofE Academy, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 October 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: £20,477.00 - £23,611.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Inspire. Believe. Achieve. A school where all can flourish.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Milldown CE Academy for you to become part of our dedicated team at a popular and successful school where children and adults inspired to fulfil their potential.

As a Church of England school, our vision, Inspire, Believe, Achieve, is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a nurturing and ambitious learning environment where every member of our community is valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

We are part of The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT) and benefit from strong collaborative partnerships across the Trust and within the local Blandford cluster. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to strengthen our committed and talented team.

Your individual skills and interests will be nurtured by the Headteacher, Senior Leaders and DSAT, ensuring you are supported to develop your career in the most appropriate way for you.

We are ambitious and keen to promote the drive and determination needed to make good things happen. We require a HLTA who has a positive attitude towards self-improvement and a commitment to collaboration, reflection and continual improvement. We are looking for someone who brings energy and enthusiasm, expresses unerring positivity, values kindness and gratitude, and has the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues.

We have a team brimming with strength and potential. We are a learning community that is not afraid to take risks, embrace innovation and strive for excellence. Children and staff are happy, enthusiastic and supportive of one another. Our Christian values underpin our warm and inclusive environment and shape our relationships, decision-making and learning.

We also recognise that life is about more than work. We value staff wellbeing and work-life balance and have taken meaningful steps to support this. Whilst we know there is always more to do, we are committed to listening to staff and continually exploring ways to improve.

The successful applicant will need to:

Additional information

Visits to the school are welcomed. Our school website can be found at: www.milldown.dsat.org.uk

Please call us on 01258 452456 for an information pack and to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit the school. Alternatively email us at: office@milldown.dsat.org.uk

Milldown CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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 Milldown CofE Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Milldown CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/milldown-cofe-academy

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