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Learning Academy Partnership seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for St Michael’s C of E Academy in Paignton, Devon. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH across all year groups, collaborating with families to provide an inclusive, high-quality learning experience within a Christian-values environment.
The HLTA will contribute to a rich, engaging curriculum and work within term-time, part-time hours, supporting staff to help children achieve their potential.
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Location St Michael's Church of England Academy
Location St Marks Church of England Academy
Location Clawton Primary School
Salary NJC Grade B (Devon) – £13.48 – £13.70 per hour
Basis Part Time - Term Time
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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your People Team - people@lapsw.org
Salary £15.31 - £16.89 per hour Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Part Time - Term Time Region South West Package Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme | Professional CPD Opportunities | Generous Local Government Pension Scheme | Tech and Cycle Schemes | Family Friendly Policies Date posted 18/09/2026 Job reference REQ000404 Attachments Advert - HLTA (STM).pdf Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) - JD.pdf Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) - PS.pdf Trust People Strategy - September 2026.pdf
We have an opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join us, based in St Michael’s C of E Academy. In the heart of Paignton, our school is part of a vibrant community with all the natural beauty of the English Riviera nearby.
Working in close partnership with our families, we passionately believe that every child should be taught by expert, high-quality teachers in an inspirational school that always puts children first. At St Michael’s, we pride ourselves on providing every child with a rich and engaging curriculum grounded in our Christian values. Our vision is:
'The Future We Create Everyday'
Do you have a passion for languages or expertise in a different subject area that you could contribute and deliver teaching and learning across the school? We are looking for a HLTA who is passionate about inclusive practice and excited by the opportunity to support children with SEND and SEMH needs across all year groups, helping them to achieve their full potential.
For more information, please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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