Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Martin's CE Primary Academy in Salisbury is seeking an HLTA to join its forward-thinking team. You will teach across KS2 and support learning within small classes, delivering high standards of care and inclusion.

The role is full-time (32.5 hours/week), term-time only (38 weeks per year, 0.73 FTE) with a September start; closing date 9 October 2026 and interviews 13 October 2026, commencement 3 November 2026.

Qualifications

• HLTA with KS2 teaching and small-class support experience.
• Full-time 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks per year).
• Closing date 9 October 2026; interview 13 October 2026; commencement 3 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach across KS2 and support learning within small classes.
• Contribute to an inclusive, high-expectation school culture.

Skills

HLTA

Teaching support

Job description

Salary: £32,046.00 - £33,673.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours of work: Full time - 32.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Martin's CE Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Under Executive Headteacher Ollie Martindale (also Head at nearby St. Peter's CE Primary Academy), we are creating a culture of high expectations, kindness and inclusion - from our oldest pupils to our very youngest learners. After two years within the Trust we have just celebrated our best results ever and continue to grow as a successful school.

Based in the centre of Salisbury, our school community is vibrant and diverse, with around 60% of pupils speaking English as an additional language and over 30 countries represented. It's a place where inclusion is lived, where differences are celebrated, and where children learn as much from each other as they do from us.

If you're ready to be part of a positive, ambitious and supportive school, St Martin's could be exactly what you're looking for.

All about the role:

Are you a HLTA looking for a new challenge at a forward-thinking and ambitious school?

Are you a professional looking for a healthy balance of teaching and support work?

If the above resonates with you, an exciting opportunity has arisen in Salisbury for you to be part of the successful team shaping its vision for education at our school, St Martin's CE Primary Academy. We are seeking to appoint a HLTA to join us after the October Holidays. The successful applicant will teach across KS2 and support learning within small classes.

This position will be Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours a week, term time only (38 weeks per year, this equates to 0.73FTE).

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

Closing date (and time): 9.00am 9th October 2026

Interview date: 13th October 2026

Commencement date: 3rd November 2026

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.