Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Castor CofE Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE5 7AY21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5hrs per week Monday - Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,061 - £39,152
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and training
Essential - GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths,HLTA or equivalent
Desirable - First-aid training, Little Wandle Training, Prevent Training, Food Hygiene (or
willingness to
complete), Forest school training
Experience
Essential - Experience working in a school
environment or other educational setting, Experience working with children / young
people, Experience with KS2 children, Experience planning and delivering
learning activities, Experience of planning and leading
teaching and learning activities (under
supervision), Experience covering classes on a regular
basis and building relationships with
parents particularly for KS2, Developing and planning for engaging
environments
Desirable - Experience covering KS2 classes to cover absence.
Skills and
knowledge
Essential - Good literacy and numeracy skills, Good organisational skills, Ability to build effective working
relationships with pupils and adults, Skills and expertise in understanding the
needs of all pupils, Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant
to the role, and ability to apply this
effectively in supporting teachers and
pupils, Excellent verbal communication skills, Active listening skills, The ability to remain calm in stressful
situations,
Knowledge of guidance and requirements
around safeguarding children, Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to
support learning, Understanding of roles and responsibilities
within the classroom and whole school
context, Knowledge of how to successfully lead
learning activities for a group or class of
children, Knowledge of how statutory and nonstatutory frameworks for the school
curriculum relate to the age and ability
ranges of the learners they support, Knowledge of how to support learners in
accessing the curriculum in accordance
with the SEND code of practice.
Desirable - Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs, Understanding of effective teaching methods.
Personal
qualities
Essential - Enjoyment of working with children Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils, A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school, Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times, Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality, Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference, Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people, A team player
What the school offers its staff
STAFF WELLBEING CHARTER
At Castor C of E Primary School, we believe that our staff’s wellbeing comes first: happy staff means a happy learning environment for all. Below is a list of some of the small things, which we believe contribute to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and show recognition that their efforts and work are always valued:
Teachers’ PPA time can be taken at home – we believe this gives our teachers the time, space and freedom to have opportunities for family time and to do all those things that can’t be done in a working day.
Open Door – Senior leaders’ doors are always open for advice and to discuss any matters.
Manageable Marking – we believe that teachers should use their time on creating fantastic lessons to meet the needs of their pupils rather than time spent marking.
Free Refreshments – school pays for all tea/coffee/milk for staff.
Staff Meetings – our staff meetings are used purposefully supportive CPD and essential tasks.
End of Term Breakfast – at the end of each term breakfast is provided for our staff to enjoy.
Duties – responsibility for duties is shared equally, as much as possible, to limit additional staff workload.
Social Gatherings – optional meetups are encouraged for staff to relax, unwind and celebrate.
Communication – WhatsApp, Google Calendar and email are used to try to keep everyone as up-to-date as possible with news and events. Staff can opt in and out of these notifications whenever they please, with no expectation of out of hours responses. Deadlines are carefully considered and well publicised.
Duvet Days – we offer all of our staff the opportunity to have a whole school day off per year, no questions asked!
Residential Reward – in recognition of the free time given up attending residential trips we reward each member of staff with a day off.
Mental Health First Aider – it is incredibly important to us that staff know that there is always someone available for them to talk to.
Buddy – new staff have a colleague who can offer support when needed
Further information about the job
Job details: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Salary: Grade 8 – Grade 9 £32,061-£39,152 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 32.5hrs per week Contract type: Permanent – Part Time
Reporting to: Headteacher
Closing date for applications: 2nd March 2026
Interviews to be held: TBC Start date: As soon as possible but we are prepared to wait for the right candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Castor C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and do require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Castor CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castor CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- finance@castor.peterborough.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01733 380280
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our friendly team at Castor and contribute to the academic growth and holistic development of the children in our school.
Castor Church of England Primary School is set in a beautiful village just four miles from Peterborough with excellent road links to the surrounding area. It is a place where every member of the team is highly valued and where the right candidate can make a difference to the lives of our children within a supportive caring environment.
Arranging a visit to Castor CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@castor.peterborough.sch.uk.
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