HLTA Outdoor Education and OPAL Lead

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week - 8.30 to 3.30 Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £21,235

What skills and experience we're looking for

For Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, we are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who has:

• A Level 3 qualification in Forest School/Teaching/Outdoor Learning or other relevant qualification, or, be willing to undertake this.
• Current First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications or be willing to undertake training.
• Initiative, self-starter and a positive, can do-attitude.
• Experience of behaviour strategies and SEN would be an advantage.
• Fun and drive to be part of a developing team.
• A passion for nature and getting children outdoors.
• Flexibility: occasionally due to changes in the school programme, you need to be able to think on your feet and respond to sudden changes to plans.
• Drive to develop yourself within the role, a commitment to the role and being able to deliver the core hours.

In addition:

• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals, groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, i.e. for PPA or leadership duties.

• Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

• Will need to be able to cover classes across the school.
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion.
• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
• Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve.
• Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference.

What the school offers its staff

We are truly collaborative and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals.

We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools.

Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every member of staff. The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage, and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all.

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals and who will work effectively as part of our excellent team. They will be keen to contribute to the wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Outdoor Education Lead Job Description Sept 2026.pdf - 89.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk
• Phone number: 07450 125066
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-trinity-church-of-england-primary-school-taunton

Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk.

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