HLTA at Ashcombe Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/APS/07120

Location

Earlham Grove, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3JW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Salary Scale - JG6 £30,296 - £32,076. Actual Salary - £19,396 - £25,383

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 3rd Jul, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week Commencing 13th July 2026

Interview Date(s) Week Commencing 13th July 2026

About this Role

Higher Level T

30 Hours per week Monday – Friday, term time only, including 5 inset days.

Contract: Permanent following successful probation period

Salary Scale: JG6 £30,296 - £32,076

Actual salary: JG6 £19,396 - £25,383

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with the skills and knowledge to support children in all stages of primary education. You would be expected to cover classes by delivering lessons set by the class teacher that may be part of regular PPA release, management release or staff absence. You may also be deployed cover other classes across the school.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

Holds an HLTA qualification and has a secure knowledge of primary education.

Has GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above and a Level 3 teaching and learning qualification.

Is motivated, positive, hardworking and willing to join an enthusiastic team.

Is able to demonstrate high expectations for learning and behaviour, working within the schools policies and procedures.

Champions children and puts their needs and well-being at the forefront of the purpose of their role.

Is professionally discreet and able to respect confidentiality.

Communicates well with children, colleagues and parents.

Ashcombe School is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We can offer the successful candidate:

The opportunity to work with a friendly and highly skilled team of colleagues committed to providing a quality education to our pupils.

A caring, nurturing, family atmosphere with delightful pupils and supportive families.

Regular opportunities to participate in training and professional development.

Working in our lovely modern school which includes a brand new £6 million extension.

Closing date for applications: 3rd July 12pm
Interviews: Week Commencing 13th July

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged via the school office.  We reserve the right to close the selection process early.

Application details can be found on the school website www.ashcombeprimary.co.uk or by e-mailing office@ashcombe.kmat.co.uk

Ashcombe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the outcome of an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all section of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Ashcombe is part of the Kaleidoscope Multi Academy Trust which includes Becket, Christ Church, Crockerne, Hutton, St Martins and Worle Village schools and the successful candidate will be employed by the Trust. As a result of this, you may be required to work in another school, with your agreement, as business needs dictate.