Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Blackdown Education Partnership; Wellington; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School in Wellington, Somerset, is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff and learners. The HLTA will help plan, prepare and deliver lessons, and prepare resources to back learning activities while supporting pupils pastorally.

You will work with staff, parents and professionals to monitor progress and provide feedback to the class teacher, helping to implement intervention programmes.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in English & Maths, plus at least three other academic subjects
• Teaching Assistant qualification - desirable
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons, whole-class and individual sessions
• Prepare resources to support learning activities
• Support pupils pastorally and monitor progress, feeding back to the class teacher
• Collaborate with parents and a range of professionals to implement intervention programmes

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Other academic subjects

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs English/Maths

Job description

# Higher Level Teaching AssistantEmployer: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary SchoolLocation: Wellington, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £21,993Posted: 12th October 2026Expires: 20th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578866Job Reference: IKB HLTA October 26* Share :* PrintIsambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced practitioner to join the team as a Classroom Higher Level Teaching Assistant supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.**Hours of Work:** 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3.30pm with 30-minutes unpaid lunch. Term Time only (38 weeks) plus 3 inset days, this includes some annual training days which will be worked at the start of each academic year, dates and times to be confirmed annually.**Salary:**£29,542 FTE, £21,993 actual annual salary, which is point 12 on the NJC pay scale.**About the role:**We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person who can bring creativity and flair to the classroom. In return we can offer a supportive and friendly environment where staff thrive and are encouraged to embrace their own personal development. You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.Working alongside teaching staff, parents and a range of professionals on a regular basis to implement and review programmes of intervention.**Job requirements*** GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in English & Maths, plus at least three other academic subjects* Teaching Assistant qualification - desirable* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff* Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students**Why join us?**As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) within Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.We can offer you:* Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.* Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.* Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.* Flexible working opportunities.* Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.* Free car parking.* Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.* Free tea and coffee.See the Job Description for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.**The closing date for this post is 9.00am on Tuesday 20th October 2026, Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026.****All applications should be made by completing the online application form via E- teach. CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.**### AttachmentsBEP RECRUITMENT PACK IKB HLTA Nov 2026### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974Blackdown Education Partnership 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. 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