Higher Level Teaching Assistant

South Ascot Village Primary School, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EA

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (FTE) SEN allowance

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for an exceptional HLTA to support teaching and learning across our school. You'll deliver lessons, lead interventions and work alongside a talented team committed to ensuring every child flourishes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact and further develop their career.Ready to Take the Next Step?

At South Ascot Village School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our school is built on care, inclusivity and a shared commitment to nurturing the dreams, ambitions and aspirations of all pupils, staff and families. We celebrate diversity, foster high expectations and create a safe, supportive environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support professional who is passionate about education and ready to play a significant role in raising achievement and supporting children's success across our school.

Learn more about SAVS and view our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on the school website: www.SouthAscotVillageSchool.org.uk

The Role

As a HLTA, you will work closely with teachers and school leaders to support learning across the school. You will deliver lessons, lead interventions and provide high-quality support that helps every child achieve their full potential.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Delivering lessons to whole classes, groups and individual pupils when required.
• Supporting teaching and learning across the school to raise attainment and pupil progress.
• Delivering targeted interventions and additional support programmes.
• Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND and other additional needs.
• Contributing to assessment, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to provide engaging learning experiences.
• Helping create a positive, inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds HLTA status or an equivalent qualification.
• Has experience of working within a primary school setting.
• Has experience delivering lessons and learning interventions.
• Has a strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Can build positive and productive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.
• Is proactive, adaptable and enjoys working as part of a team.

Why Join South Ascot Village School?

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues who work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on children's learning and achievement.
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• A school driven by the values of ambition, care, determination, growth, curiosity, connection and creativity.

Safeguarding

South Ascot Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Apply Now

If you are an experienced teaching assistant looking for the opportunity to lead learning, inspire children and contribute to an ambitious and inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you.

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 South Ascot Village Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: South Ascot Village Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-ascot-village-primary-school

South Ascot School is a one form entry school community primary school, welcoming children from the age of 3 -11. It is set in a wonderful woodland setting in the heart of Ascot.

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