Learning Support Assistant & Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm. 32.5 hours. 5 days a week. Term time only.
Starting salary: Learning Support Assistant 19.5 hours = Grade 15 point 3 - 4 £25,614 - £26,016 FTE. Based on your part time hours your actual salary will be £11,559 - £11,740
HLTA 13 hours = Grade 11 point 21 - £34,237 FTE. Based on your part time hours your actual salary will be £11,989
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Contract: Permanent, term time only
The successful candidate will:
• work with children with within class-based activities.
• be committed to contributing to help children achieve their best, regardless of ability.
• be resilient and start each day fresh and ready with a positive working ethos.
• be adaptable, flexible and be an excellent team player.
• have excellent communication skills and proficient in Maths and English.
• actively contribute to the wider school team; willing to attend events.
• At least 2 days a week, you will cover your class as HLTA payment.
In return we can offer:
• an exciting opportunity to work in a creative, enthusiastic and supportive team.
• enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• a positive learning environment with excellent grounds, including a Forest School.
The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.
The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.