Higher Level Teaching Assistant
James Elliman Academy, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5BA70 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 26
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £18,828 - £22,178, inclusive of fringe allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary (actual): £18,828 - £22,178, inclusive of fringe allowance
Grade: L5
Hours: 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Work Pattern: term time + INSET days = 39 weeks per annum
Contract: permanent
James Elliman Academy is a large, friendly and vibrant multi-cultural 3/4 form entry primary school (with over 700 children on roll) and part of The Park Federation Academy Trust.
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who has high expectations of themselves and is committed to improving the lives of our children.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a primary school rated as GOOD by Ofsted (2024). Our partnership with The Park Federation Academy Trust means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.
We are looking for an individual who:
- has experience of leading whole class teaching
- has experience of supporting young people;
- is proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
- has high expectations of yourself and the children you work with;
- has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
- is committed to working as part of a team;
- is resilient;
- shares our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
- is dedicated and committed to the success of the school.
What the school offers its staff
For the right candidate, we will offer
- extensive support and CPD;
- the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
- a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
- an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
- a dedicated Governing Body;
- supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
- an employee assistance programme (EAP).
We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange. Please complete an application form for this vacancy. We do not accept CV’s.
Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
‘James Elliman Academy prides itself on being committed to maintaining a positive culture of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. As a school, it is expected that all staff and volunteers share this commitment.’
Please check our website for more information:-https://www.jameselliman.academy/safeguarding/
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 James Elliman Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 722 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- James Elliman Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@theparkfederation.org
Our Academy serves a richly diverse community in central Slough. The area’s many faiths and languages make it a stimulating, inclusive and exciting place to live and learn. ‘A Community of Lifelong Learners, Responsible Global Citizens and Champions of our Own Success ’‘Every Child a Leader, Every Chance Taken, Every Day Counts’
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