Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Join Barnsole Primary School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Inspire. Support. Lead - make a difference every day Hours: 32.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: 7th December 2026 Actual Salary: Grade C2 (Points 12 - 25) £22,418.71 - £28,505.66 Actual Salary Are you passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally? Whether you're an experienced HLTA or ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you at Barnsole Primary School. About The Role Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? At Barnsole Primary School, part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to support whole-class teaching, deliver targeted support, and help shape a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed. As a HLTA, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupil progress across the school. You will: Deliver high-quality learning experiences, including whole-class lessons during teacher PPA

Support individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum and make progress

Deliver targeted support in literacy, numeracy and other areas based on pupil need

Work closely with teachers to plan, assess, and adapt learning opportunities

Foster positive relationships with pupils, helping them build confidence, independence and a love of learning

Support behaviour for learning and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment

Take a proactive role in contributing to the wider life of the school community

Who You Are You’ll be a confident, nurturing HLTA with a strong commitment to supporting children's progress and well-being. Whether leading learning during PPA cover or working with small groups, your enthusiasm, initiative, and flexibility will help bring learning to life.

We’re looking for someone who:

Holds HLTA status (or equivalent qualification)

Has experience planning and delivering lessons across the primary age range

Can lead whole-class sessions and adapt to a variety of learners' needs

Has a strong background in literacy and numeracy interventions

Works collaboratively with colleagues and values inclusion and high expectations

Brings energy, empathy, and resilience to every school day

What We Offer Barnsole is a school where support staff are valued as key members of the team. We offer a progressive and supportive environment that encourages development, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Here’s what we offer:

Supportive leadership and team culture, where your ideas and input make a real difference

Opportunities to upskill, with access to CPD through Maritime Academy Trust’s learning platforms

Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Make a Difference? We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Barnsole Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 333400 to arrange. You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay! Barnsole Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.