[261009A] Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HILTA)

Location: Stoke Damerel Primary School, Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5PA

FTE Salary Range: Grade E pt 15-20 (FTE £31,015 to £33,673 per annum) Actual Salary Range: £22,080 - £23,972 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours:29.6 per week, Monday to Friday

The successful candidate will provide leadership release time to teachers and short-term sickness absence cover as well as running intervention and booster groups. We will be looking to work with the successful candidate to create an individual role that meets the needs of the children and the school whilst making the most of their individual strengths and skills.

About the successful candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Have experience of working as a HLTA in primary schools
• Be committed to providing the best educational opportunities and outcomes for all of our children
• Be a positive role model who inspires and motivates children

In return, we will:

• Provide training and support in your new role
• Provide opportunities to access the Academy Trust’s professional development offer
• The opportunity to work in a positive, caring environment
• The support of the senior leadership team

About the School

Stoke Damerel Primary Academy is a popular and successful school within the local and wider area. The children are aged 4 - 11 years old and we are a two form entry. Our children feel safe, cared for and well looked after. We have a strong bond with our parents as well as the community as a whole.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach.
Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment Team on [phone removed] or emailing us at [email removed].

Closing date: for applications is Sunday, 1st November 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday, 10th November 2026

To apply for this opportunity, please click "apply now".

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.