Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Grade 4

Charter Academy

£26,846 (pro rata salary £23,296 for hours worked each week and the number of weeks worked each year)   

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.10am to 4.00pm, Tuesday 08.00 to 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm (37 hours per week, term time only plus teacher training days, 39 weeks).

We are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant that specialises in either Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 1. Full time, part time or a job share will be considered.

This role will involve working collaboratively with responsible classroom teacher(s) as a Teaching Assistant by utilising detailed knowledge and specialist skills to undertake ‘specified work’ and provide care and supervision to pupils.

The role also entails taking responsibility for teaching groups and whole classes during PPA Times across school from Early Years to Year 6.

Duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

Under the direction of teaching staff:

• Undertaking appropriate planning and preparation of lessons for individuals, groups and whole classes

• Delivering agreed lessons and learning experiences to individuals, groups and whole classes as required

• Assessing and marking, and reporting on, the development, progress and attainment of pupils

• Using specialist skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of students, including those with special educational, physical or emotional needs.

• Participating in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.

• Assisting in the supervision, training and development of volunteer helpers, students and other staff.

We are looking for someone who: -

Has experience of working with children across the primary age range

Has a working knowledge of the EYFS Framework and the national curriculum and the willingness to develop this knowledge further

Has the ability to relate well to children and adults

Has the ability to lead a class

Is able to support the Class Teacher in the planning and preparation of lessons

Has the ability to inspire, and enthuse

Sets high expectations for all

Has a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, colleagues and the community

Is a team player with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude

Visits to our school are welcomed, to arrange a visit please email the school.

We will offer you:  

• A programme of training and development for the next stage in your career;

• Well-resourced classrooms and equipment.  We are passionate about embedding and making best use of technology within our lessons to enhance our curriculum delivery;

• The opportunity to work within a supportive team of diligent and excellent staff who have a wealth of expertise and experience and where innovation is fostered through faculty centred leadership;

• A range of benefits which includes cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, cash back health scheme, provision of an iPad, a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through the Trust’s people strategy and well-being committee;

You will be joining a school where staff share best practice so that our standard of teaching and support is both high quality and continually developing.

 We are part of Castle Phoenix Multi Academy Trust which specialises in leadership and is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best.

Closing Date: Midday Friday 30th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 2 November 2026

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.