We are looking to appoint a permanent, enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for 32.5 hours per week, term time only basis to join our team at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School to work within Nursery and to cover PPA.

This exciting role will involve leading and driving forward our nursery provision while also providing high-quality PPA cover across Reception to Year 6. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering engaging learning experiences, committed to inclusion and able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. You will be joining a talented and supportive staff team within a high-quality learning environment, where professional collaboration is valued and every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer excellent opportunities for continued professional development (CPD).

This role will  advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individual pupils or groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present, e.g. PPA time or covering short term absence. Activities involve planning, preparing and delivering learning lessons as well as monitoring pupils, assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development, under the direction of the class/subject teacher.

What we can offer: 

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 32.5 Hours per Week, Term Time Only. To work 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: No 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 10 July 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.