Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Finedon Mulso Church of England Junior School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5JT

18 days remaining to apply

Closing date
5 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 - £28,599.00 Annually (FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic HLTA to join our team of collaborative and inclusive staff at Finedon Mulso CE Junior School. We need an individual who is committed to providing the best education for our pupils. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

You will deliver sessions to cover teacher absence, PPA teacher release time and leadership release time. You should have a calm and empathic approach, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for all teaching and learning activities and maintain confidentiality at all times. Please see the job description for further information.

We are an inclusive and supportive community who will provide excellent opportunities to develop professionally. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to continuous improvement. We work together with our partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.

Visits to the school are welcome. To make an appointment or enquire further about the position please call the school office on 01933 680433 or email the Headteacher, Joanne Lloyd-Williams at head@finedonmulso.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Hours of Work: 31 hours and 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 8:40 am - 3:30 pm, 38 weeks per year. Please note that holidays cannot be taken in term time, but an allowance for holiday entitlement is paid accordingly.

Salary: Grade G, Point 8 - 12 (£26,824 - £28,599 pro rata, per annum)

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment.  This post is subject to safe recruitment practices and all necessary checks will be made prior to employment commencing. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination

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.