Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sharnford Church of England Primary School, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3PN

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 August 2025

• Closing date

  22 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,835.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Sharnford CE Primary School. This is an amazing opportunity to join our experienced and dedicated team. The HLTA role sits within our newly introduced IPAT SEND strategy. As such, the successful applicant will have expertise in one area of SEND, or be willing to work towards an expertise in one of: cognition and learning; social, emotional & mental health; communication & interaction, or sensory and physical difficulties. This post is for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks annually at Grade 8. Attendance at INSET days is part of the commitment.

About us

Sharnford is a small village school of three classes, we strive to ensure that the children who come to us are given every opportunity to develop socially and emotionally as well as academically. We pride ourselves on being a school with a very strong family feel, where staff and children know each other extremely well, treat each other with respect and most of all, feel included, valued and safe.

Our vision, 'Many hearts make our school nourishing, flourishing and fruitful', is at the heart of all that we do and this core principle rests upon a strong foundation of Christian values which we ensure the children in our care know and use in their everyday lives.

We are very much part of the community of Sharnford and develop good links with the village by regular visits to St Helen's church as well as by participating and contributing to local events. Being part of a multi-academy trust ensures we can offer not only a broad, varied and rich curriculum but also a wide range of many valuable learning experiences too.

In this role you will:

• Inspire and empower children to become independent, creative learners.
• Contribute to an inclusive ethos where every child feels special and valued for their unique talents.
• Support our dedicated teachers in delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences.
• Foster a culture of respect and care for others within our vibrant school community.
• Be an integral part of a team that prides itself on serving its community.

We believe that every child has something unique and special to offer the world, and as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at our school, you will play a vital role in helping them discover and develop those gifts.

If you are:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about children's learning and development.
• A strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Experienced in a similar role
• Highly organised and able to set clear priorities in managing their workload
• Able to communicate clearly and positively with staff, parents and pupils, both in person and in written communications
• Able to work calmly under pressure
• Able to show a can-do attitude and seek solutions to problems
• Able to work flexibly and creatively
• Happy, co-operative and able to work on own initiative
• A person who demonstrates excellent initiative

Added benefits;

• Staff Wellbeing support
• Term time working
• Excellent pension contribution from employer

Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our caring school community!

Please see the candidate pack for further the Job description and more information about IPAT

This post is a permanent contract for 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year/ Grade 8 / to include Inset days

Commitment to safeguarding

Sharnford C of E Primary School and the Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance will be applied for and required for this position as well as Right to Work in UK evidence, a Fit to Work certificate and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Sharnford Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 95 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sharnford Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sharnford-church-of-england-primary-school-hinckley

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