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Tredington Primary School - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Contracted hours per week: Full time - 33.75 hours (Monday - Friday 8:15-3:30pm)
Working weeks per year: 39 weeks
Contract type: Permanent
Pay Grade: Qualified - Grade 6 - £23,503 (Actual Annual Salary)
Closing Date: 10th December 2025
Interview Dates : 16th December 2025
Job Advertisement: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) With Responsibility for Forest School & Pastoral Support
Are you passionate about outdoor learning, nurturing young minds and championing children? We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our community-focused and thriving rural primary school. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who believes that nature, imagination and nurturing support can transform the way children learn.
About Us
Our school vision, NEST – Nurturing, Enriching and Succeeding Together, guides everything we do. Set in a beautiful rural environment between Tewkesbury and Bishops Cleeve, we make the most of our outdoor spaces to enrich learning and wellbeing. Our Forest School provision in a key element of our core curriculum offer ensuring every child regularly connects with the outdoors.
The Role
As our HLTA with responsibility for Forest School and pastoral support, you will:
•Lead engaging Forest School sessions that encourage curiosity, resilience, and teamwork in our natural rural setting;
•Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver exciting, meaningful learning experiences both indoors and outdoors;
•Provide warm, proactive pastoral support, ensuring children feel nurtured, heard and ready to succeed;
•Cover classes as required, ensuring consistency and high-quality learning;
•Embody and promote the values of NEST throughout daily school life.
What We’re Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you:
•Hold HLTA status (as a school, we are able to support in undertaking this training for the right candidate);
•Have Forest School training or are keen to undertake it;
•Are passionate about outdoor learning and understand the benefits of a rural learning environment;
•Have excellent communication skills and a nurturing approach to behaviour support;
•Are committed to teamwork, collaboration, and supporting every child to thrive;
•Bring creativity, empathy, and enthusiasm to all aspects of your role.
We Offer
•A supportive, caring, and collaborative team;
•A close-knit rural community where every child is known and valued;
•Opportunities for professional development, including the Forest School and HLTA qualifications required for this role;
•Wonderful outdoor spaces that enrich learning across the curriculum;
•A rewarding role where you help children Nurture, Enrich and Succeed Together.
• access to our staff discount platform allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers
• 24/7 access to health and well-being support
How to Apply
Please submit your application form and a covering letter outlining your experience and passion for outdoor and pastoral learning. We look forward to welcoming someone who shares our vision and love of learning in the outdoors.
Safeguarding Statement
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and must ensure that the highest priority is given following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Baring Service and qualification checks.