EYFS Teaching Assistant & Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Combined Role)

eTeach UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team support for you

Training with local TA colleagues

HLTA qualification study support

Career progression opportunities in教学

LGPS defined benefit pension

Job summary

Riverbridge Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant who will also take on HLTA leadership responsibilities. The role runs 32.5 hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm) across 38 weeks per year, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

The post combines classroom support with leadership duties, and the school encourages professional development within the Lumen Learning Trust. Salary placeholders reflect pro rata scales for TA and HLTA roles, with opportunities to train and progress within

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years and holds an HLTA qualification
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal and emotional resilience
• Lots of patience
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals

Skills

Early Years experience

Good written & verbal communication

Emotional resilience

Patience

Flexibility

Initiative & professional judgment

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant & Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Combined Role)

Company: EYFS Teaching Assistant & Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Combined Role) Riverbridge Primary School is a three-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit. We work collaboratively with other local Nurseries, Children’s Centres and Schools in different ways 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 appoint an enthusiastic and creative individual who can bring high quality support to children in Early Years Foundation Stage. This position combines classroom-based support as an Early Years Teaching Assistant with class leadership responsibilities as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant.

Working hours – 32.5 hours per week, 27.5 hours Teaching Assistant and 5 hours HLTA, 8.30am-3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid break. 38 weeks per year (term time plus one week for training hours)

What we require

• Experience in Early Years and holds an HLTA qualification
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal and emotional resilience
• Lots of patience
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals

What we offer

• A team of staff committed to supporting you
• Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
• Opportunities to study for the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

We are proud to be part of The Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi‑academy trust, made up of Saxon Primary School, Shepperton, The Echelford School, Ashford, Walton Oak, Walton‑on‑Thames, Darley Dene, Addlestone, Ewell Grove Primary, Ewell, Riverbridge Primary School, Staines, Southfield Park Primary School, Epsom. Professional development is central to our ethos and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 2nd November at 9am. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 11th November 2026.

Salary: TA PS3 pro rata £16,093 (FTE £25,133) and HLTA PS6 pro rata £3,686-£3,953 (FTE £31,659-£33,952) - dependent on experience. Start date: As soon as possible.

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.