HLTA

Ferndale Primary School & Nursery, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1NX

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,130.00 - £35,261.00 Annually (FTE) Salary is calculated pro rata

HLTA job summary

Are you a skilled HLTA, ready to make a difference and help our children thrive? We are looking for two experienced HLTA's to provide excellent teaching and learning support for the educational and personal needs of our pupils. You will deliver engaging whole-class and small group sessions across KS1 and KS2. You will provide planned cover, ensuring continuity of learning for all classes.

Ideally you will have proven experience of delivering high quality lessons and be confident in planning and assessment, You will be skilled in adapting resources for diverse learners and must be able to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

You should have a recognised HLTA qualification, or the equivalent experience and a willingness to study. You will need the ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate high standards of personal and professional conduct.

If you would like to learn more about this role please contact us via the details below.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme and free staff health and well-being support.

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.

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 Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ferndale Primary School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ferndale-primary-school-nursery-swindon

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