Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Upwood Primary Academy, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2QA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Pathway 5, £7,149 - £7,679 per annum (FTE £31,067 - £33,366)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent, 39 weeks (term time only plus 1 week)

Hours: 10 hours

Working pattern: 1.15pm to 3.45pm x 4 days a week (days can be flexible)

Salary: Pathway 5, £7,149 - £7,679 per annum (FTE £31,067 - £33,366)

Site: Upwood Primary Academy

Closing date: 9am on 11th July

Interview date: Tues 15th July

Start date: September 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you confident leading a class, supporting individual needs, and making a real difference every day? Do you have a HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification?

Looking for a role where your skills are valued and your development is supported?

If so, Upwood Primary Academy is looking for you!

Your role:

As an HLTA, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences. You’ll work with whole classes, small groups, and individual pupils—sometimes independently, sometimes alongside teachers—supporting a wide range of learning needs. From planning and delivering curriculum activities to promoting positive behaviour and inclusion, your work will directly impact pupil progress and well-being.

You’ll need a relevant HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, experience working with primary-aged children, and a strong grasp of the national curriculum. Your ability to adapt, communicate effectively, and support children with diverse needs will be essential. A willingness to undertake first aid training is also important.

About us:

At Upwood, you’ll be part of a school that’s proud of its strong community spirit and commitment to excellence. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your professional development is actively encouraged. You’ll work in a beautiful rural setting with a team that values your contribution and shares your passion for helping children thrive.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Upwood Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Upwood Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upwood-primary-academy

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