HLTA

Grange Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3QR

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  15 September 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: 0.00

HLTA job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)  

 

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

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

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 (9am) 

Interviews: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 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: Monday 5th October 2026 (9am) 

Interviews: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2026 

 

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.

About Grange Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Grange Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grange-primary-school-shrewsbury

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