Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)/Teaching Assistant (TA)

Spaxton CofE Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1BS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,362.00 - £21,553.00 Annually (Actual) HLTA: Grade 12 salary range of £29,542-£33,119pa, and TA - Grade 14 salary range of £26,016-£26,847pa

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)/Teaching Assistant (TA) job summary

Spaxton CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work alongside our dedicated class teachers to provide a stable, caring, stimulating and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. The role is predominantly based in our Key Stage 2 class with some time spent within our Reception/Key Stage 1.

The core purpose of the roles is to work with the class teacher to ensure all pupils are engaged in their learning and are making sustained progress, as well as promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. This will be through 1:1 and small group sessions.

This post is a combined role, and as HLTA, your duties will also include covering and leading class teaching and directing the work of other adults in supporting learning, as required. You will also use your expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities. Additional HLTA uplift available on an ad-hoc basis.

Ideal candidates will:

• Have previous TA experience with a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• HLTA qualification or the ability to cover lessons and lead classroom teaching
• ideally have experience of working across the primary school age-range
• Have a commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs
• Possess a positive, 'can do' and flexible attitude and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team

Our delightful children are polite, enthusiastic and hardworking and we have a welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on our Church School Vision and Values of ‘Together we flourish and achieve’. We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff to flourish with a supportive community of staff, governors, parents and volunteers. In addition, as a member of our inclusive and collaborative Trust, you will also have access to opportunities for professional growth and development, a fantastic pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and retail discounts via the Blue Light Card.

If you are passionate about helping children thrive, come and join our caring and supportive team, inspiring pupils to develop confidence, resilience and ambition. Join a team that helps every child believe, achieve and reach their potential.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school on office@spaxton-qet.co.uk or 01278 671409 to arrange an appointment.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Spaxton CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 51 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Spaxton CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spaxton-cofe-primary-school-bridgwater

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