15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    14 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    29 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 32.25 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£17.17 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our OFSTED rated ‘good’ school, is looking for a highly skilled HLTA to provide cover across KS1 and KS2, both planned and unplanned. The candidate would require to have knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculums and demonstrate a good understanding of the grammar and mathematics taught at these levels. Candidates will need to be flexible and adaptable to meet the ever-changing needs of the school.

We would like to hear from you if:

  • you are an outstanding practitioner
  • have proven HLTA experience
  • demonstrate good listening and questioning skills
  • have the ability to challenge and support pupils learning
  • have a commitment to active learning
  • are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative
  • are able to take on others’ ideas
  • are able to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the ever changing school day
  • have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
  • have knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and end of the key stage expectations

What the school offers its staff

Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners – a privileged position indeed.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and pre-employment and online checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed.

The application form and further information are available to download from our school website: www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk.

Application forms should be emailed for the attention of our Headteacher Mr. G. Wilson to office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk by 9am on Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interviews will be held on: Monday 19th October 2026

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

The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Wincanton Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
388 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
Wincanton Primary School website
Email address
office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
Phone number
01963 32132
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