Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EJ

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,578.00 Annually (FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Lead Learning, Inspire Progress and Make a Lasting Difference

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner looking for the next step in your career? Do you have the skills, confidence and passion to support high-quality teaching and learning across a vibrant and inclusive primary school?

Manor Fields Primary School is a thriving, oversubscribed school with an excellent reputation in the local community. We are a welcoming single-form entry primary school with a Specialist Resource Base, committed to providing high-quality education and care for all our pupils.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, skilled and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) & Midday Meals Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting teaching and learning across the school while also helping to create a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils.

The successful candidate will primarily support teaching and learning within our mainstream school, delivering planned learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes. There may also be opportunities to work within our Specialist Resource Base, offering valuable experience of both mainstream and specialist provision within an inclusive setting.

As both an HLTA and Midday Meals Supervisor, you will play a key role in children's academic, social and emotional development throughout the school day. From leading learning in the classroom and supporting pupil progress to promoting positive relationships and independence during lunchtime, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and keen to further develop their knowledge and skills within a supportive and ambitious school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status.
• Has experience of supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Can confidently lead learning with individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion.
• Is able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Has a passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn.
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.
• The opportunity to gain experience across both mainstream and specialist provision.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• A positive school culture where wellbeing, teamwork and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
• The chance to contribute to innovative and inclusive practice within a thriving school.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on children's learning, wellbeing and development, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Manor Fields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

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 Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/salisbury-manor-fields-primary-school

We currently have 228 children on roll and our school’s ethos is about creating enthusiastic, articulate, confident and creative learners. The school is oversubscribed and currently enjoys very good relationships with its families, its local community, external agencies and the Local Authority.

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