Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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To apply for this position, please complete the online application form: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/hlta-higher-level-teaching-assistant-barnton-community-nursery-and-primary-school

Alternatively, please contact Sara Albiston, Headteacher, at Head@barnton.cheshire.sch.uk.

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 11 - 14
Actual Salary Pro-Rata: £13, 798 – £14,484 per annum (pro rata to £28,141 – £29,539 full time equivalent working all year)
Contract: fixed term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance
Hours: 21 hours per week // 3 days a week // 39 weeks a year

The Governors and Headteacher of Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School wish to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. This position will be for 21 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 Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and vibrant school,
• A friendly, hardworking team of staff,
• Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to deliver the curriculum to Key Stage 2 pupils,
• Have relevant experience of working with children in a higher-level teaching assistant role,
• Be able to cover all classes across the school
• 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 Sara Albiston, Headteacher, at Head@barnton.cheshire.sch.uk.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/hlta-higher-level-teaching-assistant-barnton-community-nursery-and-primary-school 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: Monday 6th July 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.