Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Level 4
Grade 5
Point 12 – 15
Full Time Salary £28,598 – £30,024 (pro-rata £12,170 – £12,780) (Pay award pending)

16.5 Hours per week. Term Time Only. (Currently this is 3 days 8.45 am – 3.15 pm but this is negotiable)

Following the successful placement on a Teacher Training course for our current HLTA, we wish to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start September 2026.

Are you energetic, hardworking and enthusiastic, and committed to supporting children achieve educational excellence and inclusion?
Do you want to inspire, motivate and make a difference within a team of like-minded, dedicated staff?

We are looking for someone who:
• Has recent experience of holding this post in a primary school.
• Can develop strong relationships with all key stakeholders,
especially the children.
• Can be flexible and sensitive to the needs of the school.
• Is happy to take on whole class teaching cover, including at short
notice.
• Can play a key role in the delivery and support of learning.
• Is able to work effectively in a team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is keen to extend their own learning, participating in continued professional development.
• Is willing to promote the vision and ethos of the school.

We can offer you a small, rural Church of England Primary
school with –

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic and enjoy taking part in
school life.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• An ethos of teamwork and collaboration.
• A school committed to providing the best for all of its children.
• Opportunities for further professional development.

Application Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026 12 pm
Interview date: Thursday 25th June 2026

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and /or to receive the application pack. Packs are also available on our website. https://www.cheveley.cambs.sch.uk/

Email: office@cheveley.cambs.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.