Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you an aspiring or qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) ready to take the next step in your career?

Seal C of E Primary School, part of The Inspire Academy Movement, is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to join our nurturing and forward-thinking team.

Whether you already hold HLTA status or are eager to work towards it, we are committed to supporting your growth. As part of our Trust, we will fully fund your HLTA training and provide expert guidance every step of the way.

You’ll benefit from ongoing professional development, a warm and inclusive school environment rooted in Christian values, and the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on children’s learning.

If you're ready to develop your skills, embrace new challenges, and become part of a team that inspires and empowers, we’d love to hear from you!

This position is for September 2025 but we can be flexible with an earlier start date. The hours are Monday-Friday 08:30am-3:30pm, term time only plus INSET days.

What will we offer the successful candidate?

• A collaborative, friendly staff team
• An inclusive, supportive leadership that cares, listens and empowers
• Leadership opportunities
• An innovative and engaging curriculum
• Opportunities for self-development
• Sessions with our Wellbeing Consultant
• Annual employee awards celebration
• Two on site forest school settings
• Community farm on site, offering farm education and daily access to the animals Seal Community Farm - Seal CofE Primary School (sealcommunityschoolfarm.co.uk)
• Free secure parking in private school car park
• Seal Primary School is a Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School which empowers our pupils to learn about their rights and how they work in practice. 
• 50% discount on breakfast and after school club fees and 20% discount on nursery fees
• Great staff social events

The Inspire Academy Movement recognise the importance of family and are committed to ensuring staff are given time off work to share special occasions. Staff are given a paid day off to attend special family events such as church services or their childs sports day.

We believe in a healthy work-life balance and encourage our employees to prioritise self-care and well-being. Teachers are given an additional release day each term to complete medium term planning for the following term.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Tiwana,  Head of School on 01732 762388