Higher Level Teaching Assistant

This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Stafford Leys Primary School, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high quality education and meaningful experiences to our children. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack. Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Stafford Leys Primary School

Permanent

32.5 hours per week, term time only plus inset (39 weeks per year) 

Grade 8, Pts 15 to 18 (£22,215 to £24,098)

Start Date: ASAP

Application Close Date: 9am Monday 23rd November 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Monday 30th November 2026

Are you a hard working and motivated individual?

Are you looking to build a career that gives you a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment?

Would you like to work with a supportive team and have a positive impact on the young people we support?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Stafford Leys Primary School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. The post is to work for 32.5 hours per week, during term time, plus 5 INSET days. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. 

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing teaching and learning support to our pupils and teachers within the school by providing high quality education. The successful candidate will predominantly teach whole classes of children in all year groups, across the school but the role will also involve supporting children in smaller groups, or on a 1:1 basis, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Experience and skills in teaching in UKS2 is desirable, although not essential. This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to gain more experience in the classroom, and work with a supportive team.

This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Stafford Leys Primary School, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high quality education and meaningful experiences to our children. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold the HLTA qualification (or equivalent)

• Have experience in a classroom environment

• Have experience of supporting SEND in an educational setting

• Have the motivation and passion for being part of a successful school team

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills

• Have the ability to contribute to the progression of learning

In return we offer:

• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise

• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources 

• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes

• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).

Applications

Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school.

To apply for this position: 

1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy  

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position

4. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

We look forward to receiving your application!

ACCESSIBILITY…

If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.

SAFEGUARDING…

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

INCLUSION…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. 

We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.