Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Three Peaks Primary Academy, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  10 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,023 - £28,086
• Pay scale: NJC 15-22

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location:Staffordshire

Salary: £25,023 - £28,086

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Working Hours/Pattern: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, Term-Time, 39 working weeks per year

Application Closing Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

Interviews: Thursday 17th July 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in childrens' lives? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to support and inspire young minds? Our vibrant school community is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Three Peaks team.

About You:

Three Peaks Primary Academy is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), to take on a pivotal role in the classroom, leading lessons and providing targeted support to students.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will:

• Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver engaging activities, manage classroom behavior, and assess student progress.
• Help create a positive and productive learning environment, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (equivalent qualification) or higher
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent)
• Experience in working in a primary school.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

About Our School

Curious about what makes Three Peaks Primary Academy special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.

Discover More About Our Trust

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

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.

Ready To Join Us

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at simi.sandhu@threepeaksacademy.org.uk , and we'll be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, workers and all other members of the school community to share this commitment.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks and referencing prior to interview, and all offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS Check and where appropriate a Prohibition from Teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Commitment to safeguarding

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, workers and all other members of the school community to share this commitment.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks and referencing prior to interview, and all offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS Check and where appropriate a Prohibition from Teaching search.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant JD PS - June 2025.pdf - 193 KB (opens in new tab)

About Three Peaks Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Three Peaks Primary Academy website
• Email address: simi.sandhu@threepeaksacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/three-peaks-primary-academy

This is a fantastic time to join Three Peaks Primary Academy’s expanding, vibrant and caring learning environment. We are committed to ensuring that students are stretched intellectually and that they foster a love of learning, whilst feeling valued, happy and safe.

Arranging a visit to Three Peaks Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email simi.sandhu@threepeaksacademy.org.uk.

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