Role: HLTA Contract: Permanent, 39 weeks per year Hours: 34 hours - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday : 8.15am - 12.15pm and 1pm - 4pm and Thursday and Friday : 8.15am - 12.15pm and 1pm - 3.30pm Salary: Scale 5 Point 9 - 12 - £27,254 - £28,598 FTE (Actual Salary £21,470 - £22,529) Closing Date: 12th January 2026 at 12pm Midday Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to be a part of an incredible journey at Barnes Farm Primary School? We are looking for a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) who can deliver lessons across the primary range (Reception to Year 6) to support PPA, cover when teachers are absent from school and release time for our teachers/leaders. This role will also include intervention work with small groups. The right person will have the drive to support the children across the school to be the very best that they can be whilst inspiring a love of learning. We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Has a HLTA qualification (Level 4 or equivalent) Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude. Is able to provide and deliver learning activities to whole classes in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Has a proven track record of delivering high quality interventions Is committed to raising standards and meeting the needs of individual children Is positive, enthusiastic and a real team player Is self-motivated, resilient and able to work using their own initiative Applicants must hold English and mathematics qualifications, at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent We Can Offer You The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school A commitment to a personalised progamme of CPD Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire. Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme 24/7 GP. Contact Us Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager on 01245 467474 or by emailing csandiford@bf-primary.com. Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. Closing Date 2026-01-12 Apply Now Overview Role Support - Child Support Salary Scale 5 Point 9-12 (£27,254 - £28,598 FTE) Type Part Time – Permanent Location Chelmsford Downloadable Job Files Policy Document Policy Document GDPR Policy Recruitment and Selection Statement Job Description & Person Specification