Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 9de002a5-7b17-4da6-bb8b-54f43c71c03b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Edith Weston Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team to support our children with their learning.
We are looking for someone who can:
• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individual or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
Contract Type: 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
Hours: 20 HLTA hours and 12.5 TA hours Monday – Friday 8:30-3:45. Term Time only (39 weeks/ year)
Salary: Scale 8. £26,823.74 / Grade 2 £24,412 Pro Rata (please be aware this is the full time equivalent, not the actual salary).
What the school offers its staff
For more information about our school, please visit our website www.edithwestonacademy.co.uk or visit the Trust website www.brookehillacademytrust.co.uk
Edith Weston Academy is a small school with a supportive staff team. We are passionate about our school and want everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.
Edith Weston Academy is part of the Brooke Hill Academy Trust comprised of three primary schools in Rutland and Lincolnshire. We share a common bond and staff work closely together to provide the best education and many opportunities for the children to work, learn and have fun with other children from across the Trust.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting office@edithweston.rutland.sch.uk or by telephoning 01780 720025.
Thank you again for considering joining Brooke Hill Academy Trust, we look forward to meeting you soon.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Edith Weston Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team to support our children with their learning.
We are looking for someone who can:
• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individual or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
Contract Type: 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
Hours: 20 HLTA hours and 12.5 TA hours Monday – Friday 8:30-3:45. Term Time only (39 weeks/ year)
Salary: Scale 8. £26,823.74 / Grade 2 £24,412 Pro Rata (please be aware this is the full time equivalent, not the actual salary).
What the school offers its staff
For more information about our school, please visit our website www.edithwestonacademy.co.uk or visit the Trust website www.brookehillacademytrust.co.uk
Edith Weston Academy is a small school with a supportive staff team. We are passionate about our school and want everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.
Edith Weston Academy is part of the Brooke Hill Academy Trust comprised of three primary schools in Rutland and Lincolnshire. We share a common bond and staff work closely together to provide the best education and many opportunities for the children to work, learn and have fun with other children from across the Trust.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting office@edithweston.rutland.sch.uk or by telephoning 01780 720025.
Thank you again for considering joining Brooke Hill Academy Trust, we look forward to meeting you soon.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.