- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 54 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Small Schools Group
More than one location, The Academies For Character And Excellence38 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
4 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week - 8.30am - 3.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 12 - Actual Salary £21,234
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to work in our Small Schools Group – a cluster of five village schools on the Somerset & Devon Border. The successful candidate will primarily be based in Buckland St Mary Primary and Winsham Primary Schools, supporting classes and providing PPA cover for class teachers.
Through the recruitment process, we are looking to appoint a candidate who:
- Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals, groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, i.e. for PPA or leadership duties;
- Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or the desire to do so;
- Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources;
- Will need to be able to cover classes across the schools;
- SEND experience advantageous but not essential;
- Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion;
- Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be;
- Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve;
- Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
- Has a driving licence and access to a vehicle to be able to travel between schools
What the school offers its staff
We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve.
The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools across Devon & Somerset, making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation.
We live our mission and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional Trust comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence.
We are truly collaborative, and we work together within and across our schools to ensure that all our children and staff members achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our everyday practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals.
We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools.
Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every staff member. The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’, and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all.
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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient and suitable applications be received.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07450 125066
School Details
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Winsham Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 22 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to The Academies For Character And Excellence
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk.
School locations
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