Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We have a permanent vacancy for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA -Level 4) for 32.5 hours per week covering our 2 Federated schools.

The hours are 8.30 - 3.30pm, 5 days a week (half an hour lunch, term time only)

Salary to be paid at Cambridgeshire County Council HLTA level 4 - Scale 5 (points 12-15)

£29,542 - £31,015 FTE (£25,604-£26,880 pro rata)

We are looking for an energetic and dedicated individual to join our wonderful schools. As an HLTA, you will be required to work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of the class teacher. You will also be required to cover classes at both schools.

We can offer you:

• Happy, well behaved children with a desire to learn;
• Friendly and welcoming staff who have a vast array of experience and expertise
• A structured support staff appraisal system and a school committed to professional learning
• A supportive SLT who value and encourage staff well-being
• An exciting and engaging curriculum, with lots of wider enrichment opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has either experience of key stage 1, key stage 2 or both
• Is an excellent team player who is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning experiences
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Enjoys working with children and has the ability to motivate them to achieve their potential.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged - please email infantoffice@ramspin.org to arrange a visit. To download an application pack (copy of advert, application form, job description/person specification) please visit https://infants.ramspin.org/our-school/vacancies

Closing date for applications with a letter summarising an expression of interest by Midday on Monday 5th October 2026 to hr@ramspin.org

Interviews to be confirmed shortly after the closing date and are scheduled to be held 9th October 2026

Ramsey Spinning Infant and Junior Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.