Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wincanton, BA9 9EL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our OFSTED rated ‘good’ school, is looking for a highly skilled HLTA to provide cover across KS1 and KS2, both planned and unplanned. The candidate would require to have knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculums and demonstrate a good understanding of the grammar and mathematics taught at these levels. Candidates will need to be flexible and adaptable to meet the ever-changing needs of the school.
We would like to hear from you if:
• you are an outstanding practitioner
• have proven HLTA experience
• demonstrate good listening and questioning skills
• have the ability to challenge and support pupils learning
• have a commitment to active learning
• are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative
• are able to take on others’ ideas
• are able to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the ever changing school day
• have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• have knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and end of the key stage expectations
What the school offers its staff
Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners – a privileged position indeed.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and pre-employment and online checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed.
The application form and further information are available to download from our school website: www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk.
Application forms should be emailed for the attention of our Headteacher Mr. G. Wilson to office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk by 9am on Wednesday 14th October 2026
Interviews will be held on: Monday 19th October 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.