Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Upwell Academy, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9EW

22 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  5 January 2026

• Latest start date

  6 January 2026

• Closing date

  9 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday. 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 1 week).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598 - £31,022
• Actual salary: £23,372 - £25,353

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• HLTA qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to work with small groups or whole classes.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Calm, Patient with a good sense of humour.
• Ability to promote and safeguard the welfare of students.
• Organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, professional and supportive team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A leadership team who listen and value staff feedback.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options.
• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Trust.

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

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About Upwell Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Upwell Academy website
• Email address: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01553603017
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upwell-academy

Arranging a visit to Upwell Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.

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