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Teaching Assistant/HLTA

Willoughton Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5RT

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Hours: 8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: G3 - G6 - HLTA G5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our small and friendly team are excited to welcome an experienced, caring and enthusiastic teaching assistant / HLTA. This would suit as established HLTA or skilful TA who is looking for that next step to in their career. We are seeking someone who has kindness by the abundance and an ability to build warm and positive relationships with all who they meet. The ideal candidate will have high expectations, be determined to succeed and relentless in the pursuit of excellence for our children.

Our creative curriculum and climate for learning inspires our children to achieve their very best academically! We’re excited for our new TA/HLTA to demonstrate our values of: Courage, Excellence, Determination, Respect, Inspiration and Compassion.

This is a combined role of class-based support and HLTA whole class cover. Whilst in HLTA role, you will be required to deliver exciting and engaging lessons to cover class absence. This will include contributing to planning and preparation.

JOB DETAILS

Pay grade: G3 -6-9 £19,239 - £20,217 HLTA Pay Grade: G5

Hours: 8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday

Contract type: permanent

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

Fully funded HLTA training for the right candidate.

Polite, hardworking and enthusiastic children who are a joy to work with.

Small class sizes.

Supportive parents and community.

A driven and friendly team who put the children at the heart of everything they do.

A forward-thinking headteacher and governing body.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. The headteacher looks forward to meeting you and giving you a tour of our much-loved school.

The closing date is Sunday 12th October 2025 (midnight).

Interview date - TBC

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

Both schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with " Keeping Children Safe in Education".

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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

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About Willoughton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 44 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willoughton Primary School website
• Email address: tina.dean@willoughton.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01427 668381
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willoughton-primary-school

Willoughton Primary School is a small rural school at the heart of the community. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, caring and family atmosphere, in which all members of the community can learn and grow together. We are an inclusive school and we have high expectations for all our children and for our school. We cater for children between 4 – 11 years old who are taught in mixed year groups.

Arranging a visit to Willoughton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tina.dean@willoughton.lincs.sch.uk.

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