Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Pay Grade: Grade G8 to G2

Full Time Salary: £26,824 to £28,598

Actual Salary: £9,123.37 to £9,726.75

Hours: 15 hours per week, 38 weeks a year.

Starting: 1 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional HLTA to work with our children at Isham, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail working alongside our teachers collaboratively, assisting with the planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. This role will support within the classroom, but also at lunchtimes running clubs for the children twice a week.

Isham has always embraced the ‘whole’ child, ensuring academic rigour is set within a wider theological and educational context. We understand that the Arts, Sport and Faith together with good pastoral, spiritual & mental health support drive standards far more rapidly than any diet restricted to English & Maths and, thus, these feature heavily in our school.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly

• will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,

• will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment. Working collaboratively alongside our Teaching team.

• understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy.

• is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

• understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.

• who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.

• understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.
• although not essential, an interest or specialism within Music, the Arts or within sport would be desirable.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.

• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.

• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.

• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup.

• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful village school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

office@isham.pdet.org.uk

01536 723956

Isham CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.ishamprimary.org.uk/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.