Teaching Assistant or Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

• Permanent
• All roles: 27.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• HLTA: Actual Salary range £17,971-£20147 based on Grade 12 salary range of £28,598-£32,061pa
• TA: Actual Salary range £15,377 – £15,618 based on Grade 15 salary range of £24,796-£25,185pa
• Split Role: HLTA 11 hours per week and TA 16.5 hours per week – Pro-rated actual combined salary range £16,414- £17,430 per annum
• All roles are Term time only (38 working weeks)

What will I be doing?

Ashlands Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant or Higher Learning Teaching Assistant to work alongside our class teachers in Key stage 2 to provide a stable, caring, stimulating and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

The core purpose of the roles is to work with the class teacher to ensure all pupils are engaged in their learning and are making sustained progress, as well as promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. This will be through 1:1 and small group sessions.

As a HLTA, your duties will also include covering and leading class teaching and directing the work of other adults in supporting learning, as required. You will also use your expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• Have previous TA experience and a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Have a commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs
• Possess a positive, ‘can do’ and flexible attitude and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team; and
• Candidates with a relevant HLTA standards qualification or equivalent would be desirable.

What is in it for me?

Our delightful children are polite, enthusiastic and hardworking and we have a welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on our Church School Vision and Values of “Love of Learning, Love of Life, Love of One Another’.

We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff to flourish with a supportive community of staff, governors, parents and volunteers.

This is an exciting opportunity to support young people, and to work with a supportive team in a caring, aspirational and inclusive school.  If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

DBS check

DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

Please make reference to the post you are applying for on your application

Closing Date for Applications: 9am on 20 April 2026

Interview Date: week commence 27 April 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on office@ashlandsprimary.school or 01460 73437 for an appointment or further details.
Candidates will be required to submit a full application form, which can be requested from the school or from the HR Department on qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk
The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.

Apply on the Ashlands Church of England Primary School website

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