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Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Chesterton Primary School

Salary: ALT Grade F, FTE - £28,142 - £30,024

Actual Salary: £8,267.90 - £8,820.82

Contact Type: Fixed Term till 31st August 2026

13 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, 2 days a week - flexibility on the days worked

Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd November 2025

Are you ready to make a real impact in the classroom and help shape the future of young learners?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual to support teaching and learning across a range of subjects and year groups.

About us:

At Chesterton Primary School we have a clear vision and determination to ensure all children are in receipt of high-quality teaching and learning, make good progress and achieve true potential. In partnership with our families and community we strive for excellence and have a relentless drive for school improvement. Our aim is to provide a caring, nurturing, stimulating, exciting and safe learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, or whole classes under the direction of teaching staff.
Support pupils in achieving learning goals and promote positive behaviour and engagement.
Assist in the planning, preparation, and assessment of lessons

Our People-First Philosophy

At Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do - so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities.

Why join us?

Access to the Vivup Benefit System
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Local Government Pensions Scheme
Extensive support and development opportunities

Does this sound like a role you would be interested in? Please apply through My New Term or contact Amy Nestor (Office Manager) for more information atadmin@chestertonprimary.org or call 01223 728392

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Chesterton Primary School

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