Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant

Nacton Church of England Primary School seeks an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or an experienced Teaching Assistant (TA) with the desire to train to be and take on the role of HLTA to join our supportive, close-knit team. This is a blended position, involving responsibilities as both an HLTA and, at times, a Teaching Assistant.

Salary: £25,185 - £33,699 pro rata (TA: £25,185 - £28,142 pro rata; HLTA: £30,024 - £33,699 pro rata). Hours: Full time. Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026. Location: The Street, Nacton IP10 0EU. Reference: 8809.

Key responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant:

• Engaging with pupils individually and in small groups supporting in class and delivering interventions.

As an HLTA:

• Cover teaching 3 afternoons a week for PPA time (in year 2 and key stage 2) under the direction of class teachers.
• Providing additional planned and emergency cover for teacher absence and release.
• Teaching our small year 2 class of 14 children on a Friday.

Qualifications / You will have

• Confidence in leading whole-class teaching.
• Experience as a TA if wishing to progress to HLTA.
• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

About us

Nacton C of E Primary School is a small village school with a family feel. We build strong foundations, rooted in the teachings of the Bible and the example of Jesus, to enable our children to reach their fullest potential. They learn to value themselves, cherish one another, and take responsibility for the world around them.

Benefits / What we offer

• A welcoming, friendly team who genuinely care about each other.
• Children who are polite, thoughtful and keen to learn.
• A Multi Academy Trust (MAT) who put the children at the centre of all their decisions and who are keen to develop the HLTA role.
• A school and MAT who care about staff workload and wellbeing.
• Planning time and your own laptop.
• Professional development opportunities.
• All staff employed as an HLTA will be expected to have or gain a formal HLTA qualification within 18 months of successfully completing their probation period.

Safeguarding & DBS

Nacton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for all posts.