Learning Support Assistant and Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Huish; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forest School access

Grounds and facilities

Job summary

Lyngford Park Primary School & Nursery in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant and HLTA for term-time, permanent positions. The role runs 8.30am–3.30pm (32.5 hours across the week).

Starting salary varies by role: LSA 19.5 hours (Grade 15, points 3–4) £25,614–£26,016 FTE (pro rata £11,559–£11,740); HLTA 13 hours (Grade 11, point 21) £34,237 FTE (pro rata £11,989). The successful candidate will work with children in class-based activities, contribute to helping children

Qualifications

• Be committed to helping children achieve their best
• Resilient with a positive working ethos
• Excellent team player; adaptable and flexible
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Maths and English

Responsibilities

• Work with children within class-based activities.
• Be committed to helping children achieve their best, regardless of ability.
• Be resilient and start each day fresh with a positive working ethos.
• Be adaptable, flexible and an excellent team player.
• Actively contribute to the wider school team; willing to attend events.
• At least 2 days a week, you will cover your class as HLTA payment.

Skills

Communication skills

Maths proficiency

English proficiency

Job description

# Learning Support Assistant and Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)Employer: Lyngford Park Primary School & NurseryLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 13th October 2026Expires: 3rd November 2026 10:00 AMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1579397* Share :* Print**Learning Support Assistant & Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)**Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm. 32.5 hours. 5 days a week. Term time only.Starting salary: Learning Support Assistant 19.5 hours = Grade 15 point 3 - 4 £25,614 - £26,016 FTE. Based on your part time hours your actual salary will be £11,559 - £11,740 HLTA 13 hours = Grade 11 point 21 - £34,237 FTE. Based on your part time hours your actual salary will be £11,989Start Date: 1st January 2027Contract: Permanent, term time only**The successful candidate will:**• work with children with within class-based activities.• be committed to contributing to help children achieve their best, regardless of ability.• be resilient and start each day fresh and ready with a positive working ethos.• be adaptable, flexible and be an excellent team player.• have excellent communication skills and proficient in Maths and English.• actively contribute to the wider school team; willing to attend events.• At least 2 days a week, you will cover your class as HLTA payment.**In return we can offer:**• an exciting opportunity to work in a creative, enthusiastic and supportive team.• enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.• a positive learning environment with excellent grounds, including a Forest School.*The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.**The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.**We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.*