21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    01 September 2026

  • Closing date

    30 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£12,298.00 - £12,884.00 Annually (Actual) FTE Salary: £27,131 - £28,442 per annum

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 19.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Scale: NJC 7 - 10

Actual Salary: £12,298 - £12,884 per annum / FTE Salary: £27,131 - £28,422 per annum

Closes: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 9am or sooner should we receive sufficient applications

Start Date: 01 September 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Kingsmoor Academy is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant. We welcome applications from outstanding individuals to join us at our engaging, primary academy.

About you: -

We are looking for a positive and committed individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, has a pro-active approach and the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to relate well to visitors, staff, and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have GCSE or equivalent level, grade 4 (previously grade C) and above in English and Maths and hold a HLTA qualification. You will have experience of working with young people and children, understand child development and the ways in which children learn, and have experience in assisting children on an individual basis, in small groups and whole class work.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

Why choose Kingsmoor Academy? Kingsmoor is an incredible Academy which belongs to the Academy Transformation Trust. We believe that every child, every person, is capable of many amazing things. At Kingsmoor Academy we strive to ensure that all pupils and staff are the best they can be, we are passionate about our pupils reaching their potential.

Kingsmoor is about teamwork and about forming binding, positive relationships built on mutual trust. Children thrive here in a happy and nurturing environment. Our staff encourage a love of learning and work closely with parents to create a sharing community where all feel a sense of belonging.

About the Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey? If you wish to learn more information and apply for the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, please see our application pack, and visit our careers page.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.


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

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

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.

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About Kingsmoor Academy

School type
Academies, None, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
302 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Kingsmoor Academy is sponsored by the Academy Transformation Trust. We are a caring, inclusive school with high expectations for all of our pupils, whereby we aim to provide a calm and stimulating learning environment, rooted in mutual respect and where everyone is valued.

Our recent Ofsted inspection in February 2020, confirmed that we continue to be a good school. They highlighted that: ‘Pupils feel proud to attend Kingsmoor Academy and they enjoy learning. Staff have high expectations. The school’s mission for every child is to be ‘equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to be the best they can be’ is a reality for all pupils.’

We take pride in the wider curriculum that we provide for our children which offers enriching opportunities throughout their learning journey at our school. Our pupils are encouraged to explore and be inquisitive learners both in the classroom as well as in our Forest school. The wellbeing of our children is paramount at Kingsmoor and we provide children with ‘circle time’ opportunities to talk freely. We have yoga breaks and provide a range of clubs to support character building and to enable them to develop life skills. We provide all of our pupils’ with meaningful opportunities to understand how to be responsible, active citizens who contribute positively to society. We strive to ensure that your child will discover their talents and grow in confidence with a wealth of opportunities available to them. Pupils also have opportunities to take part in talent shows, sporting events and residential trips.

It is our mission that every child should be equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to be the best they can be.

At Kingsmoor Academy, we are very proud of the excellent relationships that exist between our pupils, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

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