HLTA

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Outdoors learning opportunities

Inclusive school with high learning/ex

Safe and supportive environment

Job summary

St Michael's CofE VA Junior School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our pupil-centred team. The role is permanent, part-time, 38 weeks per year plus 1 INSET Day, five days a week, 8:30am to 3:30pm with midday duties.

The post offers Scale 6 pts 14–18 with actual pay around £20,074.30 to £21,431.39 (FTE £29,540–£31,537), dependent on experience. We value an inclusive, church-school ethos and opportunities to contribute to learning across year groups.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at least 9-4 or equivalent.
• HLTA qualification or substantial experience in teaching assistants roles.
• Extensive prior experience as an LSA in a primary school.

Responsibilities

• Teach once per week in one year group and cover lessons when needed.
• Undertake 30 minutes of midday duties daily during lunch (contracted separately).
• Work as part of a dedicated, child-centred staff team to support learning and development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Team player

Flexible

Positive attitude

Education

GCSE English & Maths (9-4)

HLTA qualification or experience

Experience as LSA in primary school

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3810-190 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 pt 14-18

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 31/08/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: on rolling basis

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join our team at St Michael's CofE VA Junior School. This is a permanent post, 5 days per week, 38 weeks per year plus 1 INSET Day.

Required for September 2026

Pay: Scale 6 pt 14-18 depending on experience £20,074.30- £21,431.39 (FTE: £29,540-£31,537) Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (30 hours per week)

As part of this HLTA position you wil be expected to also undertake 30 minutes of Midday duties every day during the lunch hours from 12.15pm to 1.15pm, which will be contracted on a separate MDA contract. (Actual pay £1,471.76 - £1,543.40 per annum)

The successful applicant will be part of a dedicated, child-centred and forward-thinking staff team. We believe in sharing best practice and we will provide an excellent, supportive team to work with, who have a positive impact on learning, always putting the children at the heart of any decision making and enabling them to flourish.

As an HLTA you will be expected to teach once every week in one specific year group as well as cover lessons, when needed.

We would love to her from you if you are/have

• professional, caring and calm
• organised, efficient and energetic
• proactive and positive
• a flexible and enthusiastic team player;
• able to show initiative and work independently;
• passionate about learning and have the ability to encourage our children to become happy, confident learners;
• able to maintain a purposeful working environment built on mutual respect;
• able to forge and maintain positive relationships with our children and their families
• have the ability to support children with diverse learning needs, including SEND.
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• have strong knowledge of the primary school curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• have a good understanding of child development and behaviour management strategies
• educated to GCSE 9-4 (or equivalent) or above in English and Maths
• have extensive prior experience as an LSA in a primary school
• hold the HLTA qualification or be qualified by experience

We can offer you

• a welcoming, supportive school community;
• happy, well-behaved and enthusiastic children;
• school grounds providing ample opportunity for outdoor learning;
• a place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected
• an inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children
• a school that celebrates every child's individuality and success
• a church school ethos centred around the importance of developing and nurturing the whole child.

See attached job description and person specification for further information to support you completing the application form.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if enough suitable applications have been received therefore, we advise applying at your earliest opportunity.

Previous applicants need not apply again.

Interviews will take place throughout the application window.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be made subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs Romy Barnes
Barnard Road
Galleywood, Chelmsford
Essex, CM2 8RR Telephone: [phone]
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