KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Harlescott Junior School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4QN

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,389.68 Annually (Actual)

KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4) job summary

Appointment of a HLTA (Level 4)

Grade 7 scp 12-17 (£14.82 - £16.08)

30 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 8:40am - 3:10pm

Fixed Term until August 2026

Term time only

(Subject to DBS clearance)

We are excited to invite applications for the role of HLTA at Haughmond Schools, which are formed of Sundorne Infant School & Nursery (KS1) and Harlescott Junior School (KS2). We are proud to be part of the Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust (SBMAT), a dynamic and forward-thinking trust committed to inclusive practice and school improvement.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join our team. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the school, lead whole-class sessions, and contribute to our inclusive and nurturing environment.

What We Offer:

A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

Opportunities for professional development.

A welcoming and inclusive school culture.

Commitment to staff wellbeing and growth.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate please be advised that it is an offence for a barred person to apply for this post. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested to be considered and discussed at interview.

Applications should be received on mynewterm via the school website.

There will be an opportunity for you to come to visit the school on Tuesday 6th January at 9:30am and 3:30pm. If you would like to attend please email recruitment@haughmondfed.net to confirm.

Closing date: 9am Friday 9th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026

Please note that if you have not been contacted by 13th January, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Mrs A Thain

Head teacher

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 Harlescott Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 369 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harlescott Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harlescott-junior-school-shrewsbury

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