High Level Teaching Assistant

St Barnabas Primary School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St Barnabas Primary School is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at Wheatfield Primary School. The role involves planning and delivering lessons to primary students and supporting their overall achievement. This permanent part-time position offers opportunities for professional growth, a great work environment, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing resources

Pension packages

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality, innovative lessons.
• Commitment to raising achievement of all children.
• Fluency in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across primary phase.
• Deliver planned lessons during teachers' PPA time.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher or senior leaders.

Skills

Planning and delivering lessons

Creating supportive learning environments

Collaborating with colleagues

Job description

Join our Team as a Part-Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Wheatfield Primary School!

Start Date:

1st September 2025

Grade:

8, £31,586 to £34,314 FTE per annum

Actual Salary:

£22,946.12 to £24,927.92 per annum (based on 31.25 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days)

Hours:

31.25 hours per week

• Monday to Friday: 8.45am – 3.30pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
• Term time only plus INSET days

Please note: working hours may be subject to change in response to operational needs. Any proposed changes would be discussed in consultation with the successful candidate at interview.

Contract:

Permanent

Closing Date:

Monday, 7th July 2025 at 9.00am Early applications are highly encouraged, as we may close this job advertisement before the official closing date.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding, creative, and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. The successful candidate will work across the primary phase to support teaching and learning, including delivering planned lessons to whole classes during teachers’ Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time. Planning time will be provided as part of the role, and the HLTA will work under the direction and supervision of the class teacher or senior leaders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone enthusiastic about teaching and learning and keen to gain experience across the primary years.

The successful candidates will:

• Have the ability to plan and deliver high-quality, innovative lessons which inspire and challenge.
• Be able to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Have high expectations of children, themselves, and others in all aspects of school life.
• Be committed to raising the achievement of all children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for all children.
• Be willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.

Fluency Duty

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents, and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Trust and School

Wheatfield Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all committed to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities.

We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated staff team, positive and good-humoured.
• Professional Growth: We offer excellent CPD opportunities and apprenticeship programs for personal development.
• Pathways for Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our network of schools.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritize staff wellbeing through surveys and support resources.
• Financial Benefits: Pension packages, Cycle to Work Scheme, and retail discounts.

For more information, please visit our websites for Wheatfield Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially from underrepresented groups.