HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Templars Academy, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NJ7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.45am - 3.00pm, term time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £16,685
What skills and experience we're looking for
Templars Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, outstanding higher-level teaching assistant to join our wonderful team. We firmly believe in supporting every staff member in their well-being and career development - ensuring we provide the best provision for all our team.
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person, who believes in our core values and specific ethos to add value to our experienced and excellent team of Higher-Level Teaching Assistants.
Working hours are 25 hours per week, term time only, 8.45am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday. Starting salary, Scale 6 pt.14, £16,685 per annum.
The successful candidate will be someone with experience of working, understanding and supporting children within an educational setting, demonstrate good teaching and learning skills, a commitment to team and collaborative working and able to display an innovative approach to education. They should thrive when working with children and have excellent communication skills.
It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:
- Hold GCSE's in Maths and English, grade A-C or equivalent
- Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.
- Experience within the Primary phase
- A strong, confident individual who can take control of a classroom.
- Able to engage well with pupils.
- Able to work under your own initiative.
- Smartly presented and with excellent time management skills.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive and enjoyable working environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.
Staff Well being Service
CPD
Friendly team
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Templars Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 406 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Templars Academy website
- Email address
- HR@inspiresmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01376 513477
Templars Academy is part of the Inspires Multi-academy Trust, a primary-only multi-academy trust with 5 schools forming the MAT.
Templars Academy is located on the Cressing Road in Witham, Essex. Our large fenced site benefits from excellent facilities. This includes two school buildings, each with disabled access and toilets, a disabled car parking space close by, and their own halls. We have extensive landscaped grounds, a fully air-conditioned ICT suite and a well stocked library.
The staff and children thoroughly enjoy working together across the school sites. We are constantly seeking to improve the learning experiences for children and have created a curriculum which captures their interest inline with the current national curriculum.
Our innovative and exciting curriculum is thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse needs of all our pupils. We strive to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning. By equipping our children with the necessary skills and knowledge, we empower them to reach their full potential and prepare them for the challenges of the future.
We are a two form entry school, with a maximum number on roll of 420. We also benefit from a 26 place nursery class for 3-4 year olds and a 12 place nursery class for 2-3 year olds.
Arranging a visit to Templars Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@inspiresmat.co.uk.
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