Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3UR

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Early in September after pre-employment checks have been completed

• Closing date

  25 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 24 hours over four days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £17,049

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will have a strong understanding of the HLTA standards, excellent behaviour management skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and promote the inclusion of all pupils.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about providing engaging, memorable learning opportunities within a rich and inspiring curriculum.

• Deeply committed to the belief that every child can succeed, flourish, and achieve.

• A confident and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations and a reflective approach to teaching.

• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

• Enthusiastic, proactive, creative, and caring.

• Ambitious for themselves and others, with a commitment to continuous school improvement.

• A team player who contributes positively to a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Supportive of the Christian ethos of our school.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A clear vision and values-driven culture that underpin all we do.

• An inclusive, supportive ethos that celebrates and values every individual.

• A dynamic and welcoming school with a highly committed and enthusiastic team.

• Strong professional development opportunities to support your growth.

• A warm and engaged school community, with a comprehensive induction programme.

• A rich outdoor learning environment, including a school farm.

• Recognition as an Eco School, supporting our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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.

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About Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 264 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: hr@palladianacademytrust.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westbury-leigh-cofe-primary-school-westbury

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