Higher Level Teaching Assistant

John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5AN

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September - or Sooner
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time, full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) £14.83 - £16.08 Per Hour

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

At John Wilkinson Primary School, we believe childhood should be rich in curiosity, care and meaningful experiences. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work alongside our classroom teachers, subject leaders and SEND team, supporting targeted interventions that help every child thrive.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusion, wellbeing and improving outcomes for children who may face barriers to learning.

We are looking for an HLTA who is:

Experienced and confident in delivering targeted intervention programmes for individuals and small groups.
Committed to inclusive practice, supporting all children, including those with SEND, additional needs or learning gaps.
Enthusiastic and professional, confident in leading learning activities within the school environment.
Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships that support pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement.
Calm, patient and resilient, with a strong understanding of positive behaviour for learning.
Collaborative and reflective, working closely with classroom teachers and the SEND Leader to support progress.
Passionate about making a meaningful difference to children’s learning and wellbeing.

In return, we can offer:

A welcoming, supportive school community where children are known, valued and encouraged to succeed.
A strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
Opportunities to develop your skills through training and professional development.
Enthusiastic, curious children who are proud of their school.
A family‑centred ethos where respect, care and belonging are central to school life.

If you are passionate about primary education and want to make a genuine difference within a school that values curiosity, care and high aspirations for all, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Want to find out more?

A Job Description and Person Specification document for this opportunity is included below.

To learn more about our school, visit our Careers Page or School website. If you need paper copies of any documents to support your application, we can email or post these to you. If you have any questions about this opportunity or the application process, please contact admin@jwp.318education.co.uk and a member of the team will come back to you as soon as possible.

John Wilkinson Primary School is part of the 3-18 Education Trust. We work collaboratively across our schools to create interesting, exciting opportunities for colleagues to share ideas, resources and expertise—making a real difference for the students and communities we serve.

In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit our Trust's Careers Page or Website.

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.

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.