13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    26 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£14.82 to £16.62 per hour dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for delegated learning activities. This involves:

  • contribution to the planning and preparing of lessons
  • delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or whole classes without the presence of the teacher
  • monitoring pupils by assessing, recording and reporting their achievements, progress and development

The successful candidate will:

  • be able to share experience of previous good classroom practice
  • be able to support the class teacher/year group across the whole curriculum
  • have experience of working with their own groups
  • be able to show evidence of relevant training such as a HLTA qualification
  • ideally have experience of working with children with SEN needs
  • display a range of attributes including personal organisation, initiative, enthusiasm and a caring nature
  • be flexible, adaptable, and be able to provide support and challenge

Further details and an application form can be found in the recruitment pack available on our website.

What the school offers its staff

We are a thriving school with a team of experienced and friendly staff. At Birchfield we refer to the ‘Teaching Team’, and as a member of that you will be fully supported in your day to day role. The person appointed would be expected to work collaboratively with the class teacher along with many other members of staff.In return we offer you a school with huge ambitions, wonderful children, a dedicated team of staff and supportive parents and Governors. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

All staff have access to a wide range of benefits including:

  • Working well programme, supporting physical and mental health with access to counselling, occupational health and employee assistance programme
  • Training and development
  • Pension
  • Discount schemes including eligibility for the blue light card scheme
  • Cycle to work


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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers 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 convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

About Birchfield Community Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, 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
Birchfield Community Primary School website
Email address
recruitment@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk
Phone number
01935427609
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birchfield-community-primary-school

Our vision is ‘to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children will recognise and achieve their fullest potential, so that they can make their best contribution to society.’ All staff and governors are committed to Birchfield’s future success and we are looking for staff that will join us in achieving our vision.

Arranging a visit to Birchfield Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk.

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