Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term, Part Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Term time only plus 2 weeks, 4 days - 26 hours per week
The position will be paid at PCD8ii £31,067 (A) pro rata per annum.

The governors at Appleby Primary School are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic HLTA to cover teachers’ PPA from September 2025 for 1 year due to pupil numbers. Applicants for this role will hold either the HLTA qualification or QTS. The successful candidate will have previous experience working across the Primary age range, and be able to supervise whole classes unaccompanied. 
The position will be 26.0 hours per week over 4 days although the Governors will consider a job share.

The successful candidates will:
•    Have high expectations of our pupils with a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress.
•    Have experience of leading whole classes in an HLTA or teaching role.
•    Be able to plan and deliver high quality lessons and series of lessons in a range of national curriculum subjects. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.
•    Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
•    Support the inclusive ethos of our school.
•    Be able to work as part of an effective and committed team.
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

At Appleby Primary School we can offer you:
•    Happy, hardworking and well behaved children
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    A wide range of opportunities for professional development

Application forms and further details for all positions are available from the Office Manager Rachel Bousfield, via e-mail: admin@applebyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk and should be returned by 9.00am on Friday 19th September 2025.  Interviews will be held the following week.
Tours of the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange.

Appleby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to adhere to this. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.