Higher Level Teaching Assistant - FTC to 31/08/2026

Wittering Primary School; Conington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Conington is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work 30 hours per week under a fixed term contract until 31/08/2026. Candidates should possess 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, along with an HLTA qualification. The role involves providing intervention support and working collaboratively with a team to support children with diverse needs. The school offers a professional environment with high-quality training and a supportive community.

Benefits

High quality training and CPD

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Induction programme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering learning to groups and whole classes across the primary phase.
• Ability to work in a primary or secondary school setting.
• Cheerful, resilient, and enjoys working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention support, PPA and absence cover.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive environment.

Skills

Strong behaviour management strategies

Recent experience working with children

Understanding of autism

Flexible and adaptable

Team player

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including English & Maths

HLTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Wittering Primary School is seeking a HLTA working Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, on a fixed term contract up to 31/08/2026. The school is part of the Soke Education Trust and works collaboratively with Gunthorpe, John Clare, Northborough, Werrington and Alderman Jacobs Primary Schools supported by an experienced and collaborative central team. In this role you will provide intervention support, PPA and absence cover.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a good educational background including 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including English & Maths
• A HLTA or equivalent qualification
• Recent experience working with children in a primary or secondary school setting
• An understanding of autism and/or working with children with social, emotional, mental health needs
• Is cheerful, resilient and enjoys working with children
• Is flexible and can adapt to the changing situations in a primary school
• Has experience in delivering learning to groups and whole classes across the primary phase
• Has strong behaviour management strategies
• Is a team player, reflective, approachable and kind

Wittering Primary School can offer you:

• A highly supportive, professional working environment.
• Children who are enthusiastic, energetic and eager to learn.
• High quality training and CPD
• An induction programme that will support you every step of the way
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• A supportive Trust, focused upon ensuring all children and staff strive, explore and transform to be their best.

For an informal visit or to discuss the position please contact the school office on 01780 782336

Soke Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).