Higher Level Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

• Somerset Grade 12 – Actual annual salary: £18,785
• 28.75 hours per week – 8.30am to 3.15pm – Monday to Friday
• 38 weeks per year – fixed term initially to 31.08.2026
• Start date ASAP

The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools across Devon, Torbay and Somerset making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation.

We live our mission and return to it constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprising excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate, for Milborne Port Primary School who:

• Will be enthusiastic, flexible, and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals, groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, e.g., for PPA or leadership duties;
• Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications, or the desire to do so;
• Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning cycle and the management and preparation of resources;
• Will need to be able to cover classes across the school;
• SEND experience advantageous but not essential;
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion;
• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be;
• Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve;
• Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve

What is in it for me?

We are truly collaborative, and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish – we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice.

We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals.

We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools.

Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every member of staff. The Academies for Character and Excellence believe in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage, and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all.

DBS check

An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.

Supporting documents and information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information, please email Andrea Johnson HR Advisor andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school directly to arrange on 01963 250366.

An application and equal opportunities form is available to download from our website. Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am on Monday 13th April 2026 with interviews to be held on Wednesday 22 April 2026.

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