Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Great Dunmow; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Dunmow St Mary's Primary School in Great Dunmow, Essex, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) on a permanent, part-time basis. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team within a supportive school environment and contribute to the continued development of our pupils.

The role includes leading KS1 and KS2 classes to cover PPA sessions in the afternoons and providing scheduled, and short-notice, cover for teacher absence.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and initiative to support pupils' educational development.
• Genuine passion for helping children and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead KS1 and KS2 classes to cover PPA sessions in afternoons.
• Provide scheduled and short-notice cover for teacher absence.
• Possible targeted intervention work or classroom TA duties, depending on negotiated hours.
• Willingness to undertake HLTA qualification if not already held.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5259-158S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5 point 10-13

Position Start Date: 16/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 31/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: W/b 9th November

We are seeking to appoint an HLTA on a permanent contract. The minimum HLTA contractual hours
of this appointment are for three afternoons a week but we would be open to increasing these
contractual hours to include either more HLTA afternoon hours or teaching assistant hours (at a
teaching assistant rate of Scale 3 point 6-7) for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and thriving team as a Higher Level Teaching
Assistant. We are seeking a versatile, highly motivated and pro-active individual who is looking to
work within a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking school environment.

The successful candidate will be someone who can demonstrate flexibility, initiative and have a
genuine passion for supporting the educational and developmental needs of our pupils. This role
requires an individual who is not only willing to integrate seamlessly into our existing structure but
also eager to bring their own skills and enthusiasm to enhance our provision.

The successful candidate will lead KS1 and KS2 classes to cover PPA sessions during afternoons and
also provide scheduled, and short notice, cover for teacher absence. Additionally, the role may
include some targeted intervention work or classroom teaching assistant work, depending on the
negotiated hours.

If you are interested in this role but do not have a HLTA qualification, then we may be able to
support and enable you to undertake this qualification.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange this.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for applications.

Information about the School

Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.

Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.

We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.

Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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