17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    5 January 2026

  • Closing date

    28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 3 days per week - 16.25 hours

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 31/08/2026

Pay scale

Grade 6 (pts 15-20)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will need to:

  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality learning experiences in Maths and Science.
  • Support teaching and learning in classrooms, including some whole-class cover.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers to raise attainment and progress.
  • Provide targeted intervention and support for individuals and small groups.

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • HLTA status (or equivalent qualification/experience) • excellent communication and interpersonal skills • confidence and experience in leading learning independently • a good understanding of SEND alongside high expectations • the ability to work collaboratively with staff and be an excellent team player • a calm flexible approach, and the ability to be flexible and use initiative
  • excellent knowledge and understanding of the needs of KS2 children and how to effectively support and extend their learning and promote their well-being
  • a willingness to encourage and support the children in becoming resilient, compassionate and responsible citizens.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join The Croft Primary?

  • Work within fantastic grounds that inspire outdoor play and learning
  • Be part of a supportive team who value collaboration and wellbeing
  • Engage with motivated, well-behaved children who love coming to school
  • Experience the unique charm of a small rural school community with a fantastic site and extensive grounds

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

Please complete the online application.

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About The Croft Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
138 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
The Croft Primary School website
Email address
head@croft.gloucs.sch.uk
Phone number
01452 812479
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Nestled in the heart of the thriving village community of Painswick, The Croft Primary is a small rural primary school committed to nurturing young minds. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, inclusive environment where every child can flourish. We are dedicated to fostering a love of learning within a supportive and inspiring setting.

Arranging a visit to The Croft Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@croft.gloucs.sch.uk.

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