Teaching Assistant and Level Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Join Bligh Primary School as a Teaching Assistant with HLTA Responsibilities

Support. Inspire. Lead – helping every child achieve their potential.

Hours: 30.5 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant plus 2 hours per week as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm)

Contract: Permanent

Term Time Only: 39 weeks per year

Actual Salary:

Teaching Assistant D2 4-11 £ 17,778.48 - £20,221.35 Actual Salary
HLTA C2 12-25 £ 1,335.53 - £1,728.80 Actual Salary

Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Or an experienced TA seeking a new challenge in a supportive and inclusive school?

Bligh Primary School is looking for a skilled and caring Teaching Assistant who can also provide Higher Level Teaching Assistant support for two hours each week. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team focused on helping every child thrive.

In this role, you will:

• Support learning across a range of year groups and abilities
• Deliver targeted interventions and classroom support
• Work closely with teachers to help pupils achieve their potential
• Lead learning during allocated HLTA time
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement
• Help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where all children feel valued

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• Has experience working with primary-aged children
• Is confident supporting learning across the curriculum
• Can lead groups of pupils effectively
• Is calm, flexible and proactive
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Shares our commitment to inclusion and high expectations

Most importantly, you will be passionate about helping children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

At Bligh Primary School, support staff are valued as an essential part of our community. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• Friendly, collaborative colleagues
• High-quality CPD and Trust-wide training opportunities
• Career development pathways across the Trust
• A strong culture of teamwork and wellbeing
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• National terms and conditions
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Bligh Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with current safeguarding guidance.