Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary Nurture Provision Lead

St Martins School; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St Martins School in Oswestry is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead our Primary Nurture Provision. The post is fixed term, part-time (30 hours per week) during term time plus one professional day, with a salary of £19,622 per year.

You will work closely with the SENCO and teaching staff to plan, deliver, monitor and assess learning, supporting pupils with a range of needs and fostering independence, confidence and wellbeing in and beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

• As HLTA, you will plan, deliver, monitor and assess learning to raise standards.
• You will work with the SENCO and teaching staff to support pupils with a range of needs.
• You will foster independence, confidence and resilience in and beyond the classroom.
• You will support social, emotional and mental health needs of individuals and small groups.

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary Nurture Provision Lead

Oswestry

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £19,622.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week: 30

Weeks Per Year: term time only plus 1 pd day

Fixed Term End Date: Fri 21st Jul, 2028

Closing Date: 3:00pm, Fri 2nd Oct, 2026

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will work closely with the SENCO and teaching staff to provide high-quality learning opportunities that enable pupils to achieve their full potential. Using your advanced knowledge, skills and experience, you will plan, deliver, monitor and assess learning, helping to raise standards and remove barriers to success.

This is a new provision for our school and requires a primary specialist.

You will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of needs, fostering independence, confidence and resilience both in and beyond the classroom. Through a nurturing, relationship-based approach, you will support the social, emotional and mental health needs of individuals and small groups, ensuring every child feels valued, supported and ready to learn.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' academic progress, personal development and wellbeing while working as part of a dedicated and inclusive team.