Higher Learning Teaching Assistant NEW

Bradgate Education Partnership; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Bradgate Education Partnership for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Stafford Leys Primary School. The role includes supporting teachers and pupils, predominantly teaching, and working with students with special educational needs. This rewarding position offers professional development and collaboration opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to work across the partnership

Access to professional development programmes

Bradgate Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom environment.
• Experience supporting students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to pupils and teachers.
• Teaching whole classes and smaller groups.
• Contributing to the progression of learning.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Support for SEND

Team collaboration

Motivation and passion

Education

HLTA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary Grade 8, Pts 15-18 (£20,837 to £22,602 per annum)

32.5 hours per week; Term Time + Inset Days (39 wks)

Grade 8, Pts 15 – 18 (£20,837 to £22,602 per annum)

Start Date: 26th August 2025

Provisional Interview Date: 2nd July 2025

Are you a hard working and motivated individual?

Are you looking to build a career that gives you a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment?

Would you like to work with a supportive team and have a positive impact on the young people we support?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Stafford Leys Primary School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant on a fixed term basis until August 2026.

The HLTA is responsible for providing support to our pupils and teachers within the school to provide a high quality provision. The successful candidate will predominantly teach whole classes of children but the role will also involve supporting children in smaller groups, or on a 1:1 basis, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

This role is a rewarding one with the successful candidate having the opportunity to gain more experience in the classroom and work with a supportive team.

This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Stafford Leys Primary School, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold the HLTA qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to study for the HLTA qualification with the support of the school

• Have experience in a classroom environment

• Have experience of supporting SEND in an educational setting

• Have the motivation and passion for being part of a successful school team

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills

• Have the ability to contribute to the progression of learning

In return we offer:

• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise

• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources

• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes

• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).

Applications

Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school.

To apply for this position:

1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.

We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Stafford Leys Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.