Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Job_Description_-_G7_HLTA_Westminster_June_26

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Westminster Community Primary School
Salary: Grade 7 SCP 17 - 23
Actual Salary Pro-Rata: £23,540 - £26,129
Contract: fixed term until 31st August 2026 in the first instance
Hours: 32.5 hours per week // 5 days a week // 39 weeks a year

The Governors and Head of School at Westminster Community Primary School wish to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. This position will be for 32.5 hours per week and is term time only plus inset days.

We are looking for a friendly, caring and motivated person with plenty of energy who can join our hardworking team in supporting teaching and learning across our school.

At Westminster Community Primary School, we can offer you:

• An outstanding school that is calm and harmonious,
• A friendly, hardworking team of staff that have extremely high expectations,
• Polite and kind children who have a thirst for learning,
• A supportive leadership team who promote a collaborative working culture and value the development of every member of staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have relevant experience of working with children in a higher-level teaching assistant role,
• Hold at least a level 3 qualification in childcare or teaching support,
• Demonstrate high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour,
• Be creative and enthusiastic,
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills,
• Have flair, talent and initiative,
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards,
• Be able to work in close partnership with the whole school community.

If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to successfully do this job, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange a visit or require more information regarding the post, please contact Emma Dunn, Head Teacher, at Head@westminsterprimary.cheshire.sch.uk.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including a letter of application stating how you meet the criteria for the position, and why you feel you would be the best candidate to take on the role.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 6th July 2026

Our school and Weaver Trust place the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants will be subject to a stringent vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check and induction process.