20 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    13 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm Term time only plus 5 inset days (39 weeks in total)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,654

Pay scale

SCP 17

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Vacancy

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have the skills and experience to support teaching and learning at a higher level? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiasticHigher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)to join our vibrant and inclusive school community from 1 September 2025..

About the Role

As an HLTA, you will:

  • Work closely with teachers to plan, deliver, and assess learning activities.
  • Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
  • Lead whole-class sessions in the absence of a teacher.
  • Support pupils with diverse needs to achieve their full potential.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

  • Hold HLTA status or equivalent qualifications.
  • Have experience working in a primary/secondary school setting.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Are proactive, flexible, and committed to inclusive education.
  • Have a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.


What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A well-resourced and forward-thinking school.
  • A chance to make a real impact in the lives of young learners.

We are happy for you to visit the school beforehand and please therefore contact David Roberts, School Business Manager on 02476 361662 to arrange your visit.

Application packs are available to download below or by contacting the school office directly. Please return application forms to David Roberts, School Business Manager, at the school address or preferably via email: roberts.d@welearn365.com

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.

Newdigate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for all successful applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Hours:32.5 hrs per week (8.30am – 3.30pm?, Term Time plus 5 INSET days (39 weeks in total)

Starting Grade: Grade I, SCP 17 (£32,654 p.a.) Actual Salary - £24,670 p.a.

Location: Newdigate Primary School, Anderton Road, Bedworth CV12 0HA

Commitment to safeguarding

Newdigate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a robust Safeguarding Policy (Link) and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school.

This position is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”.

Online searches will be undertaken on any applicant shortlisted for interview.

Applicants shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Declaration Form.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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Additional documents

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About Newdigate Primary and Nursery School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
315 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Newdigate Primary is a happy, vibrant and successful two form entry primary school with a nursery, you can learn more about us here: https://www.newdigate.warwickshire.sch.uk/

Arranging a visit to Newdigate Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email roberts.d@welearn365.com.

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