Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA)
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9AX16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Equates to an average of 17.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £30,841 to £33,699 per annum pro-rata
Pay scale
- Hay Grade 8
What skills and experience we're looking for
HEADTEACHER: Mrs. Elizabeth Grainger
The Federation of the Church Schools of Shalfleet and Freshwater & Yarmouth are seeking to appoint a part-timeHIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT to work across the Federation
Working pattern:
To cover PPA, week A at Freshwater & Yarmouth CE Primary as follows:
- Monday: all day in Year 1
- Tuesday: PM in Year 4
- Wednesday: all day in Year 3
- Thursday: all day in Year 2
- Total week A hours: 22 hours
To cover PPA, week B at Shalfleet CE Primary as follows:
- Tuesday: all day in Year 1
- Thursday: all day in Year 5
- Total week B hours: 13 hours
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic HLTA ready to make a real impact on children’s learning and development? We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive Federation. The role will be working across both schools to cover the PPA of our teachers.
About You
- Holds HLTA status or equivalent qualification
- Has a proven experience working in a primary school setting
- Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills
- Is confident in managing classroom behavior and fostering a positive learning environment
- Is passionate about helping children thrive academically and socially
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A welcoming and inclusive school community
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Supportive Governing Body, leadership and collaborative staff team
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives
- A thriving and successful learning community underpinned by a strong Christian Ethos.
If you are committed to nurturing young minds and want to be part of a Federation that values your contribution, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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
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 Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 176 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@fosay.co.uk
School location
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