About this Role

Morice Town Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced HLTA to join the School in January 2026

Post: [251006] Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location(s): 

• Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Devonport, PL2 1RJ
• Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, PL2 2EN

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E, Pt 15-20, £30,024 - £32,596 per annum, pro rata

Actual Annual Salary: £22,263 - £24,170 Pro Rata

Contract Type: Fixed term until 17th July 2026, full time, term-time only 

Contract Hours: 30.83 per week

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an excellent Higher Level Teaching Assistant or aspirant teacher who is enthusiastic, motivated and committed to join our committed teaching team. The ideal candidate will lead and support SEN interventions and be hard working, friendly, outgoing and have relevant experience of working in a school setting. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team and to cover PPA. This role may suit a new qualified teacher looking for additional school experience before undertaking a class teacher role. The role will involve a mixture of class room based, individual and small group support  We are looking for candidates that are friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to working with children with additional needs. 

Visits to the school are encouraged; please call the Ronnie Naylor in the school office on 01752 567609 to arrange tour.

About the successful candidate

We are looking for candidates who ideally have:

• A HLTA qualification or above
• A good GCSE in English and Maths
• The ability to personalise learning to meet the child’s needs
• The ability to work independently and use own initiative
• A positive and nurturing manner
• Knowledge of a range of learning and behaviour strategies

About the School(s)

Morice Town and Drake Primary Academies are welcoming, successful schools for children aged 4–11, each with a single form entry. We provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment where children thrive. Our strong partnerships with parents and the wider community are central to our ethos. As noted by Ofsted, our dedicated staff go the extra mile to support pupils, and we take pride in offering a high-quality, creative education in a warm and friendly setting.

In return, we can offer you:

• The support of our experienced team in developing your key stage practice.
• Providing you with the opportunity to work alongside other experienced members of the school, its partner and academy trust staff.
• A hardworking but caring environment where the children thrive.
• Working with children who have a desire to learn and do well.
• Access to Reach South Multi Academy Trust’s high quality continuous professional development programme.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 16 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

 Application Process:

You only need to submit one application, which will be considered for both Drake and Morice Town sites. If you have a site preference, please note it in your application—we’ll try to accommodate, but placement isn’t guaranteed. Both sites operate as one school under a single Executive Headteacher, and all roles are part of our shared school community.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 30th November 2025

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for Thursday 11th December 2025

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.