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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    10 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

  • Date listed

    26 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,598 FTE

HLTA job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Level 4


Grange Primary School & Nursery, Shrewsbury (SY1 3QR)

Grade 7 | 30 hours per week | Fixed term (potential to become permanent)

Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026 (1pm)

Interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026


Make a real difference at Grange Primary School

Grange Primary School is a warm, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of the community. As part of the Marches Academy Trust, we live our vision of “Achievement Through Caring”, creating a nurturing environment where every child is supported to thrive.


We are now seeking a skilled, committed and reflective Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, helping our pupils to grow in confidence, curiosity and independence.


The Role

As an HLTA, you will:

  • Deliver learning to whole classes, small groups and individuals, including PPA cover
  • Support teachers with planning, assessment and adapting learning to meet pupil needs
  • Lead targeted interventions and pastoral support, including 1:1 work
  • Work closely with the SENDCo, contributing to EHCPs, provision maps and referrals
  • Promote inclusion, independence and positive behaviour for all pupils
  • Monitor and record pupil progress, supporting high-quality outcomes
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school, including trips, enrichment and daily routines


    • About You

    We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds HLTA status (or equivalent) and has strong primary experience
  • Has experience of leading whole-class learning and delivering interventions
  • Is passionate about supporting all pupils, including those with
  • Has excellent communication, organisation and ICT skills
  • Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and
  • Is proactive, enthusiastic and committed to professional development


    • Why Join Grange?

    We can offer you:

  • A supportive, welcoming and highly collaborative team
  • A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
  • Excellent professional development opportunities through our Talent Pathway
  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work–life balance
  • Access to wellbeing support, including counselling, physiotherapy and medical services
  • The opportunity to make a genuine impact on children’s lives every day


    • How to Apply

    For further details about this vacancy, please contact Charlie Summers, Headteacher, via email at info@gra.mmat.co.uk or by calling 01743 462984 (please note we do not accept CVs). 

    Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Michelle Charles at info@gra.mmat.co.uk to arrange a visit. 

     

    Closing date for applications: Friday 10th July at 1.30pm 

    Interview date: Week commencing 13th July 

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

    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.

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    About Grange Primary School

    School type
    Academy, ages 2 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary school
    School size
    167 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    2 to 11
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    School website
    Grange Primary School website
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