Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade 7 30,024 - 33,699 pro rata

Full time, term time only + 2 weeks

Permanent

Required from 3rd November.


We wish to appoint an inspirational HLTA to join our hardworking and committed team.



We can offer you:

A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are very proud of our school A dedicated and motivated staff who strongly believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in our local community

- A pleasant and well-resourced working environment - both indoors and outdoors

Opportunities for continual professional development



In return, we are looking for someone who is confident and competent to work throughout school and:

Enjoys teaching Is an effective member of a team Will contribute positively to the teaching and learning of children and wider school life Is reliable Can work as part of our team and also plan and deliver aspects of our additional provision within school



Application forms are available from this website and should be returned to the school.



The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.




Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025 at 12pm

Interview date: Friday 24th October 2025


Please return completed applications to the school



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.



As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Calculation of term time only plus two weeks pay



Term time only plus two additional weeks pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

- Number of teaching weeks - 38 weeks; plus

- Public (bank) holidays - 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus

- Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD - 2 weeks; plus

- Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments



Burnside Primary School

Mendip Terrace,


Stanley,


Co. Durham

DH8 6QP



Email: burnside@durhamlearning.net

Website: https://www.burnsideprimary.org.uk/