Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Herons' Moor Academy, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7DX

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,827 - £27,085

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Actual Annual Salary: £24,827 - £27,085 Based on hours and working weeks. 

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £33,009 - £36,011 (CLF Grade D) Based on Full Time hours, All year round. 

Contract Type: Permanent  

Hours: Part-Time, 32.5 hours per week Term Time Only (plus INSET days) 

Additional role info: Working Pattern - Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours per day 

Provisional Start Date: 2 November 2026, pending the completion of pre-employment checks 

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for the next role in your classroom career: 

Herons’ Moor Academy is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to complement the work of teachers and play a key role in supporting students’ academic, personal and social development. This role will support Years 1-5 with a mixture of class support and PPA cover. 

The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning and delivering agreed learning activities under an appropriate system of supervision. This may include leading lessons for individuals, small groups or whole classes within an agreed framework, as well as providing targeted support for specific students or groups. 

Working closely with SENCO, class teachers and SLT, the HLTA will support students to access the curriculum, engage positively with their learning and achieve their full potential. The role requires the use of effective strategies and approaches informed by significant experience, specialist knowledge and professional expertise. 

The HLTA will make a measurable contribution to student attainment, progress and social and emotional wellbeing, with a wider impact on the learning environment and outcomes of students. They will also contribute to the development of colleagues by supporting, coaching and sharing effective practice. 

This is a key role for an experienced practitioner who can work confidently with students across a range of needs, take initiative and deliver high-quality learning and support with a clear focus on positive outcomes. 

About you: 

You will have: 

• an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how HLTAs support students in their learning. 
• demonstrable, recent experience working as a highly effective/ skilled Teaching Assistant, HLTA or a role of equivalent skill level and requirement 
• gained HLTA status, or equivalent qualification, or experience to demonstrate consistent ability to operate at this level.  
• good literacy and numeracy competency (evidenced by GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, equivalent qualifications or experience). 
• the ability to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis. 
• strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening. 
• good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials. 

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. 

About Herons’ Moor Academy: 

Herons’ Moor Academy is a two-form entry primary school with a thriving nursery provision located in Weston-super-Mare. We believe that 'happy children are successful children'. 

We are a school that thrives on inclusion and strong pastoral and academic provision and welcome children and families to join our school community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, colleagues and other local community groups works closely together to ensure our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, and a strong sense of agency and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way. 

Why work at CLF? 

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

What we can offer you: 

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
• Generous annual leave. 
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. 
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. 
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. 

Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more! 

Recruitment timeline: 

Closing Date: 20 September 2026 @ 11.59pm 

Short-listing: 22 September 2026 

Interviews: Provisionally planned for 29 September 2026 

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. 

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. 

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. 

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist. 

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 Herons' Moor Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Herons' Moor Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/herons-moor-academy

Herons' Moor Academy is a 420 place Primary school plus a nursery for 3 year olds. We have 60 places for each year group and as a popular local school, we are usually full.
HMA is located in The Campus, a community building in Weston Super Mare. This is a real privilege as we share our site with Baytree Special School.
We were last inspected by Ofsted in March 2020 where it was deemed, we are still a good school. This has been true since 2009.

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