Tredington Primary School - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contracted hours per week: Full time - 33.75 hours (Monday - Friday 8:15-3:30pm)

Working weeks per year: 39 weeks

Contract type: Permanent 

Pay Grade: Qualified - Grade 6 - £23,503 (Actual Annual Salary)

Closing Date: 10th December 2025

Interview Dates : 16th December 2025

Job Advertisement: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) With Responsibility for Forest School & Pastoral Support

Are you passionate about outdoor learning, nurturing young minds and championing children? We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our community-focused and thriving rural primary school. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who believes that nature, imagination and nurturing support can transform the way children learn.

About Us

Our school vision, NEST – Nurturing, Enriching and Succeeding Together, guides everything we do. Set in a beautiful rural environment between Tewkesbury and Bishops Cleeve, we make the most of our outdoor spaces to enrich learning and wellbeing. Our Forest School provision in a key element of our core curriculum offer ensuring every child regularly connects with the outdoors.

The Role

As our HLTA with responsibility for Forest School and pastoral support, you will:

• Lead engaging Forest School sessions that encourage curiosity, resilience, and teamwork in our natural rural setting;

• Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver exciting, meaningful learning experiences both indoors and outdoors;

• Provide warm, proactive pastoral support, ensuring children feel nurtured, heard and ready to succeed;

• Cover classes as required, ensuring consistency and high-quality learning;

• Embody and promote the values of NEST throughout daily school life.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Hold HLTA status (as a school, we are able to support in undertaking this training for the right candidate);

• Have Forest School training or are keen to undertake it;

• Are passionate about outdoor learning and understand the benefits of a rural learning environment;

• Have excellent communication skills and a nurturing approach to behaviour support;

• Are committed to teamwork, collaboration, and supporting every child to thrive;

• Bring creativity, empathy, and enthusiasm to all aspects of your role.

We Offer

• A supportive, caring, and collaborative team;

• A close-knit rural community where every child is known and valued;

• Opportunities for professional development, including the Forest School and HLTA qualifications required for this role; 

• Wonderful outdoor spaces that enrich learning across the curriculum;

• A rewarding role where you help children Nurture, Enrich and Succeed Together.

 • access to our staff discount platform allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers

• 24/7 access to health and well-being support

How to Apply

Please submit your application form and a covering letter outlining your experience and passion for outdoor and pastoral learning. We look forward to welcoming someone who shares our vision and love of learning in the outdoors.