Level Teaching Assistant; HLTA

The Edward Betham CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our high-achieving two-form entry school in September 2026.

Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2024 and ‘Excellent’ by SIAMS in 2022, our school enjoys a strong reputation. Parents and carers are highly supportive and positive about the education their children receive.

The HLTA will play a key role delivering high quality teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. You will report to the Deputy Headteacher and work closely with class teachers across the school. Experience of working with children with SEND would be beneficial.

• excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• ability to contribute to planning, preparation and delivery of agreed work and support programmes to individuals, groups or classes
• experience in leading whole class learning, covering PPA and staff absence.
• ability to insist on high standards of behaviour and academic outcome, enabling all pupils to flourish
• ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning
• enthusiasm for collaborative working and an ability to contribute to planning and to provision for pupils with SEND
• a willingness to support the school’s Christian ethos

• confident, courteous, and highly motivated pupils
• a supportive and experienced team of dedicated professionals
• strong leadership with a commitment to meaningful professional development, including access to ongoing CPD and appraisal opportunities
• a focus on staff wellbeing, with initiatives to support you both in and out of work
• a proactive and supportive Governing Board and parent/carer community
• a rich, varied curriculum with an emphasis on creativity and social and environmental justice
• potential pathways to Initial Teacher Training for candidates who aspire to become qualified teachers and meet our criteria

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at:

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on our website.

References will be sought prior to interview. The school reserves the right to carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence, and any relevant information may be considered during the recruitment process.

£31,677 to £33,363 per year

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm on Monday 6th July

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July