Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Glen Park Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2DE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Following a flexible working request, we require an experienced 0.2 HLTA to work in classes across the school. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting young children's learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.

We are looking to appoint an individual who is a team player, able to use their initiative in the classroom and help support PPA release and the delivery of intervention programmes for individual and small groups of children. The person appointed would need the skills and qualities necessary to demonstrate a secure level of understanding of SEND needs and be able to promote consistently high levels of behaviour and learning.

We are looking for candidates who ideally have:

• An HLTA qualification or above or can demonstrate that they can meet the HLTA standards
• Enjoy working with children, seeing them succeed
• Makes learning fun and engaging
• Demonstrates initiative and works well as part of a team to the benefit of all children
• Is keen to continuously learn, take on feedback and improve
• Is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with children, parents and the wider community

In return, we can offer yo

• a forward thinking, well-resourced school
• an excellent working environment with the chance to work alongside friendly and supportive colleagues who are committed to ensuring the very best for our children
• teaching staff that put innovative learning and the quality of children’s experiences, at the heart of the curriculum
• the opportunity to work with pupils who love to learn, are motivated and demonstrate excellent attitudes towards their learning

Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE and the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standard or equivalent qualification.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged, please contact the school office on 339073 to arrange a visit. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 22nd June.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.

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.

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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 Glen Park Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Glen Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glen-park-primary-school

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