Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Dothill Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dothill Primary School is seeking two enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) for permanent and temporary positions. Successful candidates will support students' learning and wellbeing, working closely with children and staff in a primary school setting. Applicants should be self-motivated and proactive, eager to support pupil development across different age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide TA support and cover for classes and PPA.
• Support wellbeing of children needing additional help.
• Work with children from EYFS to Y6.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Proactive

Able to use initiative

Good with people

Approachable

Job description

Dothill Primary School
Severn Drive
Wellington
Telford
TF1 3JB
Tel: [phone]

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) x 2
Permanent x 1
Temporary x 1 (to cover maternity leave)
Level 4, scale 5 point 13-17, £14.60-£15.58 per hour

30 hours per week Monday-Friday (term time only),required in the autumn term 2025

We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to work within the team at our school.

One HLTA will mainly work within the class/year group, providing TA support and cover for PPA, LMT, etc, whilst the other will mainly work as part of our nurture and inclusion team to support the wellbeing of our children who need additional support both in and out of the classroom.

Applicants must be prepared to work throughout the primary school with children from EYFS to Y6; we want all pupils to achieve their potential, both inside and outside of school.

So, if you are:

• self-motivated,
• organised,
• proactive,
• able to use initiative,
• good with people (both adults and children),
• approachable, and looking for an exciting new challenge,

then please apply to join the Dothill team!

To Apply

Completed application forms should be emailed to the school for the attention of the Business Manager (see application form for email address). Sorry but CV’s will not be accepted. The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 9am

Shortlisting date: Monday 23rd June 2025 - candidates will be advised byemail if they have been selected for interview

Interview Date: Thursday 26th June 2025

For further information on our school please take a look at our website: http://www.dothillprimaryschool.co.uk/

Dothill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024) and our Safer Recruitment Policy. Our Safeguarding Policies can be found on our website by following this link: https://dothillprimaryschool.co.uk/our-school/policies/safeguarding-and-wellbeing-policies

Attached documents
Application Notes
Application Form
Job Description