Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the existing team at Jupiter Primary School. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

You will work alongside teachers and other professionals to support high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed. At our school, we believe that investing in our staff is just as important as investing in our pupils. We are committed to providing exceptional professional development opportunities and fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture where wellbeing is a priority.

Danes Educational Trust is a multi-academy trust working to develop optimistic, resilient learners and valued, empowered staff through local, national and global partnerships which comprises of seven secondary schools and six primary schools across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

At Jupiter Primary School we know that all children can achieve and all that we do is underpinned by our simple yet ambitious vision for inspired learning. We seek to do this by valuing every member of the school and offering an inclusive all-round education that seeks to adopt the true aspect of an individual: social, intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual.

Our trust comprises seven secondary schools and six primary schools across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

School tours are available and we would love to show you what our wonderful school has to offer. Please contact Lucie Cross on [phone removed] to make an appointment.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 20 November 2026, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Interviews will be held week commencing 30 November 2026.

Full details of this opportunity are available here

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment applications at Danes Educational Trust

When you apply for a role at Danes Educational Trust, it is important to us that we hear your voice throughout your employment history and your personal statement. If you use AI tools to support your application, we won’t be able to hear your voice. We therefore request that you do not use AI tools to write any part of your employment application.

We reserve the right to reject applications which we believe have been AI-generated either wholly or in part.