Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Horrington Primary School · Wells, South West
Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Horrington Primary School, based in Wells, South West. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Wells, South West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Closes
- 11 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference d0eb3bd9a1e8ade9dbab8da0f6ab83b00e494a29
About the role
We are looking for an HLTA who has the experience, motivation and skillset to work with our wonderful teachers, teaching assistants, leadership team and other stakeholders to ensure that every pupil is achieving their full potential. This position would suit a positive, energetic, proactive team-player who is able to be flexible and adaptable.
Responsibilities include:
- Carrying out regular PPA cover teaching for teachers
- Supporting classes by covering teacher absence and leadership release time across the school
- Meeting the academic, developmental and emotional needs of children
- Creating a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning and inclusion for all children
- Building and maintaining relationships with parents and carers and other childcare professionals/agencies
We can offer you:
- Children who will make you smile everyday
- A commitment to professional development, and being able to develop personal areas of interest linked with the role
- A school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence
- A supportive and encouraging Leadership Team and Governing Body
- An excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of advice & support
We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all that we can offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale. New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale. Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy
All applications should be made via MyNewTerm
The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be required to disclose relevant convictions and cautions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended. Certain convictions and cautions are protected and therefore do not need to be disclosed.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, a check of the children's barred list. In addition to satisfactory references
Reference: d0eb3bd9a1e8ade9dbab8da0f6ab83b00e494a29 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 11 Oct 2026 · Listed via Horrington Primary School
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