Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent  FTE/Hours: 13 Hours per week Working weeks: Term Time Only Salary: TPLTSS6 £9,635 - £10,348 (actual salary) Location: Pawlett Primary School Academy, TA6 4SB Closing date: 28th June 2026 Interview dates: 3rd July 2026 Proposed start date: 1st September 2026 Pawlett Primary is an Ofsted rated Good school with community at its heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with positive outcomes, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver leadership and PPA cover to our classes for 2 days a week. About the role Work with classroom teachers to support the learning and assessment of individual pupils or groups as required, (through a range of activities using specific area/s of expertise expected at an HLTA level), and in collaboration with other support workers such as Learning Mentors, TAs, LSAs etc. Support teachers in raising attainment in timetabled (PPA) or targeted lessons by leading on delivery of whole lessons or elements of a lesson, for individuals, small groups or for a whole class under the general direction of the teacher. Support special projects and develop a specialist area of expertise within the school in support of learning and curriculum development and PPA time, as directed by the Headteacher. About you Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of: Child Protection procedures, SEND code of practice. A specific area of curriculum/ pastoral expertise which they are prepared to further develop within the post. HLTA status. NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent (supporting teaching & learning). About us Pawlett Primary School Academy is currently part of The Priory Learning Trust, a group of like-minded schools whose shared ambition is to provide A Great Education for Every Child. Whilst Pawlett Primary retains its own unique identity and ethos, being part of a family of schools brings additional support as well as opportunities to share expertise, provision and costs across our schools. From September, we will be part of the newly formed Pathway Trust. Our new trust brings together two existing organisations, Castle School Education Trust and The Priory Learning Trust who have been working closely together over the last few years with great success. Pathway Trust will comprise seven secondary and thirteen primary schools across Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We educate children from 2-18 years old. We have a strong track record of school improvement and a positive trend of improved outcomes. We are bringing together the complementary strengths and values of both trusts, with the sharing of resources and expertise across an extended network of schools enabling us to furt