High Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 25,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Professional development opportunities

Future long-term roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Castle Cary is seeking a dedicated High Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school on a full-time basis. You will deliver planned lessons, support learning across the primary age range, and work closely with teachers to raise pupil achievement.

Ideal candidates will hold HLTA status or have substantial experience in a similar role, with strong behaviour management and a passion for helping every child succeed.

Qualifications

• Hold HLTA status or have significant experience in a similar role.
• Experience working within a primary school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and cover classes when required.
• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Work closely with class teachers to raise pupil achievement.
• Provide targeted interventions and small group support.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary school experience

Whole-class leadership

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Full-Time

Location: Castle Cary
Contract: Full-Time (Monday-Friday)
Pay: Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next opportunity? Do you enjoy making a real difference in the classroom and supporting pupils to reach their full potential?

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Castle Cary is seeking a dedicated HLTA to join their team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school that values teamwork, professional development, and creating a positive learning environment for every child.

The Role

• Deliver planned lessons and cover classes when required.
• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Work closely with class teachers to raise pupil achievement.
• Provide targeted interventions and small group support.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Hold HLTA status or have significant experience in a similar role.
• Have previous experience working within a primary school.
• Be confident leading whole-class learning.
• Have strong behaviour management skills.
• Be passionate about supporting every child to succeed.

What We Offer

• Full-time work, 5 days per week.
• Competitive daily pay based on experience.
• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and future long-term roles.

If you're an enthusiastic HLTA ready to take the next step in your career within a fantastic Castle Cary school, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.