9 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    9 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    28 May 2025

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

£29,572 - £32,654

HLTA job summary

Salary: NJC Grade E: £29,572 - £32,654 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term maternity cover position working 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year from September 2025

6.5 hours per day, preferably Mon/Tues/Weds/Fri but this can be flexible and discussed at interview.

We are seeking to appoint an HLTA, to work across all year groups We are looking for an exceptional candidate who:

Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals, groups and whole classes; Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or the desire to do so; Has experience in KS2 (desirable but not essential); Has an interest to work with SEND (desirable but not essential) Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources; 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 enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference.

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve.

We can offer you the opportunity to work in a good and improving school together with a hard working team of professionals committed to helping children realise their full potential, with the challenge of working in a diverse setting. We are a welcoming school with children who are happy and willing to learn.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9th June 2025, interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th June 2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About St Andrew's Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
374 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
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