Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kingsway Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  18 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Actual salary £22,213 - £24,096

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required from autumn 2026

Grade 8 , Pay Point 15 - 18

Actual salary £22,213 - £24,096

Contract type: Permanent

32.5 Hours a week, 39 Weeks a Year 

We would like to appoint a qualified HLTA or a graduate interested in pursuing a career in teaching who wishes to work across the school (5-11) from autumn 2026 (date TBC). The post is a permanent contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our happy and successful team from autumn 2026.

 

The staff and children at Kingsway are a delight to work with. We have a very positive and nurturing approach to education and so we are able to get the very best from our pupils every day. We are committed to the continual development of teachers and offer professional development opportunities, wherever you are in your teaching career.

 

We have an excellent relationship within our community and enjoy strong links with other schools in the LiFE MAT. We were proud to maintain our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating at our last inspection.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 29th September 2026 at 9am, with interviews taking place on Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact Ann Pearce  or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Kingsway Primary School

Kingsway North, Braunstone Town

Leicester

Germaine Mckinnon - Headteacher

   

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 Kingsway Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingsway Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-primary-school

The Burrow @ Kingsway is a small specialist SEMH provision located within The Winstanley School and Kingsway Primary School, with a genuine mainstream collaboration, partnership and learning experiences for every young person.

The Burrow @ Kingsway Primary School is a lovely place to work. It is a small school setting in the middle of Kingsway North in Braunstone Town where children learn, play and grow. Our children love coming to The Burrow and feel happy and safe when they are there. As a small provision each child receives a highly personalised education, building positive relationships with the adults that they work with. Our Burrow team are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of the children theywork with and go above and beyond to ensure that every day is creative and engaging.

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