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Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Thomas Harding Junior School · Chesham · Buckinghamshire

Job description

Thank you for showing interest in our school.

We are looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who has the desire to promote a love of learning and the belief that every child will succeed. At Thomas Harding Junior School, you will be part of an amazing team, who are determined to enable every child to succeed and put the children at the heart of everything they do.

This is a full time permanent contract, working term time only (39 weeks of the year). Working hours will be 8:45 - 15:45 Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week. Actual salary from £20,954.

Every member of our team shares a commitment to building the aspiration, growth mindset and moral character of our pupils. We innovate and adapt to meet the changing needs of the curriculum, community and most importantly - our pupils. As a result, our children do very well, they have very positive attitudes to learning, high standards of behaviour and excellent attainment across the curriculum.

Do you believe in our vision, and in the fundamental belief that all children can achieve highly, regardless of their starting point? If so - I warmly urge you to apply to teach at our school. Please see the attached documents for full details.

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged - please contact the school office (01494 782211/email office@tha.odbst.org) to arrange an appointment.

If you require any additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.


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About this school

Thomas Harding Junior School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11

Not rated
Pupils
229
Avg teacher salary
£47,841
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.6:1
Academy trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1LR

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Salary
£29,114.00 - £31,230.00 Annually (FTE) Bucks Pay Range 3 (16-20) Actual Salary from £20,954 (depending on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
12 August 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026

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