HLTA

Towcester Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Based on NJC Scale G8-G12, salary will be pro-rata and dependent on contract

HLTA job summary

Towcester Primary School is a friendly, nurturing church school based in the heart of the market town of Towcester. We provide fantastic provision for children from the local community. The school prides itself on its inclusive nurturing approach and strives to ensure that all pupils thrive and have a brilliant start to their education! Standards are high at Towcester where children are keen to learn but welfare and nurture is paramount in allowing this to happen. Visitors comment on the school’s ethos of nurture and the ‘family feel’ of the school. Our children tell us that this is a fantastic place to be!

We have TWO opportunities for a friendly, enthusiastic and professional HLTA to join our team. If you are already working as a HLTA and want a new challenge, or you are a TA who is ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

We have two contracts available as follows:

Contract 1: 30 hours per week (term time + inset days)
Contract 2: 27.5 hours per week (term time + inset days)

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, approachable and friendly,
• Experienced in delivering cover for Class Teachers,
• Ensures all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
• Understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children,
• Able to deliver and evaluate lessons, giving feedback when needed,
• Confident in using a range of behaviour management skills,
• Ability to work effectively, flexibly and independently,
• Supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup

Towcester is a proud member of PDET, alongside 35 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness. If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, we would like to hear from you! Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please call 01327 350332 to arrange.

Towcester CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive enough suitable applicants so please don't hesitate in submitting your application.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Towcester CE Primary School is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

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 Towcester Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 297 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Towcester Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/towcester-church-of-england-primary-school-towcester

Towcester Primary School is a friendly, nurturing church school based in the heart of the market town of Towcester. We provide fantastic provision for children from the local community. The school prides itself on its inclusive nurturing approach and strives to ensure that all pupils thrive and have a brilliant start to their education!

Standards are high at Towcester where children are keen to learn but welfare and nurture is paramount in allowing this to happen. Visitors comment on the school’s ethos of nurture and the ‘family feel’ of the school. Our children tell us that this is a fantastic place to be!

As a church school, we are a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, alongside 32 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.

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