General Teaching Assistant and HLTA at Western Primary School

Part-time, 13 hours per week. Fixed Term until August 2027 with possibility to become permanent. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated General Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school team. You will work closely with teaching staff to support learning across the curriculum, promote positive behaviour, and help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

The role is offered as 13 hours per week, Thursdays and Fridays plus the opportunity to do some additional hours in our wraparound care. The role includes a mix of responsibilities as detailed below.

Thursday

• 8:30 to 12:30 in Y5/6 as GTA
• 12:30 to 13:00 - MSA duty
• 13:00 to 1:30 - Lunch break (unpaid)
• 13:30 to 15:30pm - HLTA PPA cover in Y3/4 (all lesson planning given) 

Friday

• 8:30 to 12:30 - in Y5/6 as GTA
• 12:30 to 13:00 - MSA duty
• 13:00 to 13:30 - Lunch break (unpaid)
• 13:30 to 15:30pm - in Y5/6 as GTA

About Our School

Recognised as outstanding across all areas by Ofsted in June 2018, Western Primary School is a successful two-form entry primary school. Our school vision is to develop kind, ambitious, curious, confident, and successful young people who are excited about their futures. Kindness, Honesty, and Respect are the underpinning values of our school.

Here at Western Primary School, we think of ourselves not just as a school, but as a thriving community – a true reflection of the strong, supportive network that has grown here over the years. Our dedicated staff, governors, pupils, and their families all play a vital role in shaping the warm, inclusive environment we’re so proud of. 

As a founding member of the Red Kite Learning Trust, we’re also fortunate to be part of a wider family of schools, sharing expertise and support. It’s these powerful relationships that enable our children to truly flourish – not just academically, but personally and socially too. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.9%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Capable of working with individual pupils and small groups, under the direction of the class teacher to provide for each individual child’s stage of development and interests, regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
• Able to support the class teacher in managing the classroom and its resources
• Able to provide 1:1 support to pupils with Special Educational Needs

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.