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HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)
School: St Peter’s Primary School
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: 32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm),
Fixed Term to 31.08.2027, Term Time Only
Salary: Grade Scale TC06 (Scale point 11-19)
St Peter’s Primary School is part of the Three Counties Academy Trust (TCAT) which includes Queen Elizabeth High School and four local Primary schools.
Why St Peter’s Primary School?
St. Peter’s Primary is an inspiring one form entry primary, serving the rural town of Bromyard. Being set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and benefiting from a healthy and attractive environment, our school is warm and friendly with a strong community ethos. We are a fully inclusive school with happy and enthusiastic children, highly motivated staff and a supportive Governing Body.
The Opportunity
St. Peter’s Primary are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing school who will provide PPA cover as required for all key stages. This is a key role for someone who loves working with young children, thrives in a collaborative environment, and excels when leading learning.
What We’re Looking For
As our HLTA, you will:
• Confidently cover whole class lessons across EYFS and KS2 & KS3
• Lead and support our team of Teaching Assistants, modelling excellent practice
• Deliver and help co-ordinate high quality interventions that help pupils make strong progress
• Build warm, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
We are looking for someone who:
• Has HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Is calm, organised, and able to think on their feet
• Brings energy, creativity, and a genuine love of early learning
• Can maintain high expectations while nurturing every child’s confidence
• Enjoys being part of a supportive, forward thinking team
WHAT WE OFFER:
Three Counties Academy Trust (TCAT) recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:-
•Collaborative working to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work
•A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
•Membership to the Local Government (LGPS)
•Access to Spectrum Life
Visits to the school by prior appointment are warmly welcomed.
Application forms and full details are available here:- Careers at Three Counties Academy Trust - Bromyard, United Kingdom, Hereford | Eteach
For further information please contact: Mrs. H Yarnold
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Closing date: 12noon Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interview Date: week commencing 6th July 2026
Closing Date: We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date so please apply early.
Three Counties Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our students and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding Statement
St Peter's Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.