Higher Learning Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shepperton, TW17 0JB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Saxon Primary School is a friendly school with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.We are looking to recruit a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for creating lifelong learners, committed to inclusion and equality and has a high expectation of themselves and every child.Working Hours – 31.25 hrs per week, 19 hrs Teaching Assistant and 12.25 hours HLTA, 8.30am to 3.15pm. Total 30mins unpaid break. 38 weeks a year (term time plus one week)We are:A Good school with Outstanding leadership (Ofsted, November 2024)A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive An innovative school with excellent facilitiesWhat we offer:A team of staff committed to supporting you Opportunities to attend training with our Teaching Assistants in local schoolsOpportunities to study for Higher Level Teaching qualificationSupport for those that wish to further develop their career in teaching or early yearsMembership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)We are looking particularly for someone who has:Good written and verbal communication skillsHigh level of personal and emotional resilienceLots of patienceCapacity to be flexibleAbility and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionalsSaxon is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website. The deadline for applications is Friday 9th October 2026. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date. Salary: TA PS3 (pro rata £11,119) / HLTA PS6 (pro rata £9,030), dependent on experience Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 9th OctoberInterviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026Start date: Exact date to be confirmed, November 2026To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs. Previous applicants need not apply.

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