Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Westbury. Job in Westbury Education & Training Jobs

Wiltshire Council; Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community of schools is seeking a permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for 24 hours over four days weekly. The ideal candidate will support teaching, advance pupils' learning, and inspire children. This role offers a dynamic environment with professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about education and making a difference, apply through the website.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive and supportive culture

Warm school community

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing engaging, memorable learning opportunities.
• Confident and effective classroom practitioner.
• Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, delivery, and assessment of learning activities.
• Deliver high-quality learning opportunities during PPA time.
• Advance pupils' learning across the curriculum.

Skills

Behaviour management

Engaging lesson delivery

Communication

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Job Description
Salary: H15 £15.84 per hour
Hours of work: 24 hours per week, over four days
Contract type: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Palladian Academy Trust for further information.
A bit about us:
The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: 'excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.'
Westbury Leigh CE Primary School is a proud member of the Palladian Academy Trust, located on the edge of Westbury Town. As a large, modern school with spacious grounds, we provide an inspiring environment where children can thrive both academically and personally.
At Westbury Leigh, our ethos is simple but powerful: we aspire not to have more, but to be more. We believe every child has the potential to become the best version of themselves-motivated to learn, inspired by their experiences, and supported to achieve. We see our pupils as the future custodians of the world and strive to give them the courage, voice, and sense of responsibility to make a difference for the better.
All about the role:
Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), working towards HLTA status or at an equivalent level? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are excited to offer the right candidate the opportunity to become a permanent HTLA for 24 hours, over four days per week.
As an HLTA working under the direction and the agreed system of supervision of a qualified teacher, you will be supporting the planning, delivery and assessment of the learning activities. Your role will include delivering high-quality learning opportunities, mostly covering PPA time and will play a key role in advancing pupils' learning across the curriculum.
You will have a strong understanding of the HLTA standards, excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to inspire, motivate, and promote the inclusion of all pupils.
The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about providing engaging, memorable learning opportunities within a rich and inspiring curriculum.
• Deeply committed to the belief that every child can succeed, flourish, and achieve.
• A confident and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations and a reflective approach to teaching.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, creative, and caring.
• Ambitious for themselves and others, with a commitment to continuous school improvement.
• A team player who contributes positively to a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Supportive of the Christian ethos of our school.

In return, we offer:

• A clear vision and values-driven culture that underpin all we do.
• An inclusive, supportive ethos that celebrates and values every individual.
• A dynamic and welcoming school with a highly committed and enthusiastic team.
• Strong professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A warm and engaged school community, with a comprehensive induction programme.
• A rich outdoor learning environment, including a school farm.
• Recognition as an Eco School, supporting our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

If you are excited about joining a forward-thinking school that values creativity, collaboration, and high expectations, we would love to hear from you.
#turnupandmakeadifference
This is a permanent contract which is term time only plus one Trust Development Day and five INSETS.
If you are passionate about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.
Find out more and apply:
Please return your application through the website
Then go to "work with us", then click on Vacancies
Closing date (and time): Midnight, Monday 25 August 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Commencement date: As soon as possible thereafter, once all pre-employment checks have been completed
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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