Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Trinity Church of England First School, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7PG

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,064.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Trinity CE First School are looking to appoint an HLTA with previous experience in children’s learning to join our team. We are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable, has a willingness to be reflective and is able to work effectively in a close-knit school team for the benefit of all the children at our school.

The role is 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and is Term Time only plus 5 INSET Days.

Trinity CE First School, Verwood is a warm, nurturing First School in the heart of the community in Verwood, with 130 children on roll.

We are a friendly and professional team who value the importance of getting on well together so that our school community can learn well and flourish. We have very high expectations for every learner and go the extra mile to ensure every child succeeds.

We can offer you:

• A happy, welcoming school with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos
• Wonderful children who are keen to achieve their best
• A professional and dedicated team, who are committed to our continual drive to improve.
• Opportunities for excellent continued professional development and collaboration within and beyond our school as a member of DSAT (Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust)

We are seeking to appoint an excellent and inspirational class teacher to join our committed staff team who:

• is passionate about teaching and learning to enable all children to achieve success
• can commit to working in partnership with the Head teacher and other staff both at Trinity CE First School and across DSAT
• is able to foster excellent relationships with children, parents and staff
• Is able to contribute fully to school life
• Is keen to better their professional practice
• can support the Christian ethos of the school

Essential Qualifications required for the role:

• Qualification in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy, equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework
• Assessed by an accredited Assessor as having met the HLTA standards

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. Visits to the school would be most welcomed.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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 Trinity Church of England First School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Trinity Church of England First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trinity-church-of-england-first-school-verwood

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