Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Salary:
HLTA: NJC Grade E: £30,518 - £33,699 FTE
TA: NJC Grade C: £25,989 - £26,403 FTE
(The above values will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working pattern: These are fixed term positions working a total of 37.25 hours per week, 24.25 hours per week grade C TA (6 hours of which will be worked in the After School Club), 13 hours per week HLTA, 39 weeks per year
Sidbury C of E Primary School are seeking a dedicated and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting teaching, learning and pupil development across the school.
About the Role
As HLTA working under an agreed system of supervision, you will:
- Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes
- Support teachers by helping create an engaging learning environment and preparing resources
- Monitor, assess and record pupils’ progress, providing detailed feedback and evidence
- Lead small‑group interventions and support delivery of literacy, numeracy and other curriculum strategies
- Contribute to out‑of‑school learning activities as required
As TA, your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND
- Implementing literacy and numeracy interventions
- Assisting with planning cycles and preparing learning resources
- Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil independence
- You will also assist with supervision during break/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips when required.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a supportive and committed team, working together to ensure every child achieves their full potential.
We offer:
- A collaborative and nurturing school environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to develop specialist skills and take on leadership within the support team
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ learning, wellbeing and future opportunities
If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 3rd July 2026, interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th July 2026.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Harbour Schools Partnership
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.
Our Vision
Rooted in God's love, everyone growing together to be the best we can be.
As a Church of England primary school, our school is committed to bringing out the best in each other. 'The Bible tells us that when the apostle Paul was in prison for his faith, he wrote to his friends saying ‘And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight’ (Philippians 1:9).
This is our prayer as a school community too; that all of us may be rooted in God's love – growing in confidence, building healthy relationships, and learning about ourselves as well the world around us.'
Our vision is grounded in our foundation as a Church of England school, where we embody our six Christian values: Ambition, Compassion, Courage, Kindness, Respect, and Trust.
Core Values
Our school’s core Christian values are:
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