HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) Year 5 / 6
Furzeham Primary School, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BL5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Support Staff Pay Group 4 £20,486 - £23,637 (£29,885 - £34,482 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a real difference in pupils’ lives?
Furzeham Primary & Nursery School are seeking a dedicatedHigher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)to provide support to pupils in year groups 5 or 6, individually or in groups, to enable them to access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
Our HLTA will support individual pupils or small groups to access the curriculum and engage fully in their learning. Working alongside class teachers you will support in raising pupil attainment, promoting independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
What we are looking for:
- HLTA qualification is desirable, or willingness to work towards it.
- Experience supporting pupils in a primary school setting.
- Passion for inclusive education and the ability to support all learners
- A collaborative team player with initiative and the ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
We would love to hear from you if you want to make a positive impact on the outcomes of our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff.
Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
Employee Recognition:Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Furzeham Primary School
- School type
- Academies, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 248 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Furzeham Primary School website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
At Furzeham Primary and Nursery School we provide an inclusive secure, nurturing, high quality learning environment which inspires our children to develop life- long learning skills and enables them to achieve the best future outcomes. Our expectations are high; offering excellent quality first teaching and an enriched broad curriculum which engages and excites children to drive their own learning with increasing independence. Furzeham Primary is a happy, inclusive and successful school. We have wonderful, caring children, dedicated staff and strong partnerships with our parents and the broader community. We believe in developing pupils with the skills to be great learners through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Furzeham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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