Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Company:	Lift Schools
Salary:	£3,870 - £4,125
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	essex, SS4 3LN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	3 Aug 2026

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Summary

£3,870.42 - £4,125.34 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Benefits

Permanent, Part Time

6.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm), one day per week

38 weeks per year

September 2026 Start

Lift Ashingdon is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team.

Working one day per week, you will support teaching and learning across the school, delivering high-quality learning experiences, covering classes where appropriate and working closely with teachers to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed. You will play an important role in maintaining our high standards and helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant, or a Teaching Assistant with the skills and experience to undertake the responsibilities of the role, to join a welcoming and supportive primary school where every member of staff makes a real difference.

About Lift Ashingdon

Lift Ashingdon is part of a family of schools united by one common vision and a shared belief that every child can lead a remarkable life. We know that an excellent education transforms lives, and every pupil is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish.

The school dates back to 1873 and combines its rich history and heritage with excellent facilities, including a large sports field and a heated swimming pool. As an important part of the local community, Lift Ashingdon offers a welcoming small-school environment with supportive colleagues, engaged families and pupils who are eager to learn.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds HLTA status or has the experience, skills and confidence to undertake the responsibilities of the role.

Has experience supporting teaching and learning within a primary school setting.

Can confidently lead learning and deliver planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.

Has high expectations for all pupils and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Shares Lift Schools' commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and delivering an excellent education for every child, every classroom, every day.

To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Melissa Wallace or Sam Brown, School Operations Managers, at or

Closing date: 2nd August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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