HLTA
Thorpe Acre Junior School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, term-time only, plus 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 8 - actual salary £21,505
What skills and experience we're looking for
In addition to the Job Specification, the right candidate will:
- Deliver work to whole classes across all year groups, 3-6, without the presence of a teacher
- Work with children either in small groups, or on a 1:1 basis
- Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities for whole classes, groups and individual pupils including those with SEND
- Have a thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum age related expectations and be able to assess and evaluate learners’ progress against these recording assessments on the school’s tracking system
- Manage TAs on a day-to-day basis supporting them to develop their working practice
- Contribute to policy development
- Have a proven track record of raising standards and accelerating progress for all groups of pupils
- Be able to work well as a team
- Promote the ethos of the school
- Possess an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the use of the English language.
What the school offers its staff
What We Can Offer You:
- Permanent position
- Salary: Grade 8 (actual £21,505)
- Hours: term time only, 8.30am-3.30pm plus 5 INSET days pro-rated throughout the year
- A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of ability
- The opportunity to work with motivated and friendly children
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
- CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
Further information about the job
Job Overview:
Thorpe Acre Junior School is looking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, highly skilled, creative and committed practitioner who will make a marked contribution to our school.
We are a vibrant and friendly school, committed to the inclusion of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our belief is that with reasonable adjustments children can meet their potential and learn alongside their peers. Our team has a wealth of experience in SEND and support each other well.
Why Choose Us:
Our school is set in a well-connected location, within walking distance of Thorpe Acre Infant School, two secondary schools, and works with the BeSkilled collaborative. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team and have access to a range of CPD.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it is expected that staff at the school share this commitment. This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated under Part 5 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Therefore an enhanced DBS check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) is an essential requirement.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches and additional pre-employment checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Thorpe Acre Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 185 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thorpe Acre Junior School website
- Email address
- office@taj.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01509 214974
We are very proud of our school and our success stems from a relentless drive to put children’s learning experiences at the heart of all we do. Our rich and creative curriculum, along with the pastoral support we offer, encourages every child to discover and nurture his and her special gifts and talents.
We are a busy, friendly local authority maintained school in Loughborough who have been rated as GOOD in all areas during our last three Ofsted inspections, carried out in February 2013, November 2017 and May 2023.
Arranging a visit to Thorpe Acre Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@taj.leics.sch.uk.
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