Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Muxton Primary School

Telford and Wrekin Council; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in England is seeking a dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support a thriving primary school community. The role, starting in December 2025, focuses on enhancing children's learning and welfare through planned activities and pastoral support. Ideal candidates will have experience in an educational setting and a commitment to safeguarding principles.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the culture and ethos that promotes safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for students.
• Monitor pupils and report on their achievement and progress.

Job description

Overview

Permanent Position - Required from December 2025

32.5 hours. term time only

The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint an inspiring, dynamic and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on an essential role in a happy, thriving and inclusive school.

We can offer a welcoming, supportive and friendly community of staff and governors who promote a strong culture of support and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the strong culture and ethos throughout the school which promotes the safeguarding, wellbeing and achievement of all pupils
2. Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes
3. Monitor pupils and assess, record and report to the class teacher on pupils' achievement, progress and development
4. Support pupils' access to learning using a range of appropriate strategies and resources
5. Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to pupils
6. Support the personal, social emotional and health development of all pupils
7. Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of personalised programmes of learning and support

Application timeline

Closing Date: Midday on Friday 7th November 2025

If candidates do not hear from school by the end of Tuesday 11th November, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. All completed application forms should be posted or sent via email to the school at [e-mail]

Safeguarding and recruitment

Muxton Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all children. This recruitment process will have due vigilance and regard for all necessary legislation and procedures, including an online check, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025)

Should you be shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to declare on a separate form whether you have any convictions or cautions that are not protected in line with this legislation. Further information on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

Policies

Please see all policies relating to Child Protection and Safeguarding, including Safer Recruitment, on the school\'s website:

Policies | Muxton Primary School

Safer-Recruitment-Policy-2024-2025.pdf