Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Locking Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8BB

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  7 May 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: £25.552.20

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) to contribute to the continuous development of our well-resourced provision, where there will be plenty of developmental opportunities. We are looking for an experienced HLTA to work at Locking Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, who can demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of young children’s development needs, common learning and behavioural difficulties. The role will also include PPA cover in a range of your groups.

Hours: 32 hours and 30 minutes per week, 8.30 - 15.30 Monday to Friday, term-time only

Start date: 1 September 2026

Interview date: 20 May 2026

You will be working within a learning framework set by the headteacher, provide teaching and learning support for the educational and personal needs of pupils, which ensures that they have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.

When required, you will supervise the teaching of classes planned by, or with, the class teacher. In the case of sickness cover, planning may not be available in the first instance. When acting as nominated supervisor you will be required to manage other support staff employed within the classroom environment.

Please see the job description for further details on the responsibilities of the role.

WHY JOIN LOCKING PRIMARY SCHOOL?

Become part of a welcoming village school community where every child is encouraged to be resilient, enthusiastic and aspirational. We focus on nurturing the whole child, fostering a love of learning and building a strong sense of belonging. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.

We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid carer's days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

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 Locking Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Locking Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/locking-primary-school

Locking Primary School is at the heart of our community and we are continually striving to improve our provision for our children and families in the area, this is an opportunity to join a strong and supportive team who are committed to providing high quality experiences for all of our children

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