Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hawkchurch Church of England School, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5XD

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

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: £26,824 - £28,598 FTE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Hawkchurch Primary School are seeking a confident and adaptable HLTA to join our team, delivering high-quality learning experiences across the school. This role involves supervising whole classes during teacher absence and delivering lessons, pupil interventions and PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of working with children—particularly at whole-class level—who is looking to develop their teaching practice in a supportive environment. This would be a great stepping stone into teaching - develop your skills, gain classroom experience and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver lessons to groups and/or whole classes as required

Ensure a positive and purposeful learning environment is maintained

Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

Support pupils to engage with learning and complete set work

Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and engagement

Be flexible and adaptable across different year groups and subjects

Who We’re Looking For

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:

Have experience with whole-class delivery

Are confident managing a classroom independently

Have strong communication and behaviour management skills

Are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to supporting pupil learning

This role would also suit individuals who:

Are an experienced TA/HLTA who is confident managing a classroom independently.

Have completed a teacher training course but do not yet feel ready to take on full class responsibility

Are looking to build confidence and experience before moving into a teaching role

We can offer the candidate:

An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.

Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust

Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.

Cycle to work scheme.

Staff wellbeing programme

Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.

You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office to arrange this. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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 Hawkchurch Church of England School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 43 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hawkchurch Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hawkchurch-church-of-england-school-axminster

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