Level Teaching Assistant

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• Salary
  - Scale F, £15.06 - £16.07 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 29.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our wonderful setting
- Heartwood Church of England VC Primary and Nursery School. We are seeking an ambitious, nurturing and dedicated professional to join our school.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work at our friendly, caring school. The job involves regular PPA cover across the whole school, covering classes, leading intervention groups and supporting in class. This may involve preparing and delivering activities for whole class learning on a short-term basis. The role requires flexibility, initiative and a supportive attitude.

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills GCSE grade C/4 or above.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience of working in and supervising classes.
• Have good behaviour management strategies.
• Be able to use their own initiative to support teaching and learning.
• Be calm, positive and flexible.
• Use assessment to inform planning and teaching.
• Champion all children to fulfil their potential.
• Has a warm personality and a good sense of humour.
• Committed to building strong relationships with the whole school community.
• Values and works hard to keep and maintain an effective classroom environment.
• Promotes the school’s vision and values.

• High levels of nurture, guidance and support for our children and staff.
• A beautiful, hygge-inspired school environment.
• A supportive, nurturing, and compassionate SLT.
• A supportive and friendly staff team who enjoy working and being together.
• Forward thinking approaches to teaching and learning.

Closing date: 13 July 2026

Interview date:
To be confirmed

The school is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post comes under the requirements of the childcare (Disqualification) 2009 regulations and the successful candidate will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare that may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The school may review applicants’ social media and wider online presence as part of the selection and safeguarding process.