Job Description

We are searching for a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join our team. As a HLTA you will be covering scheduled PPA, Leadership time and staff absence across different year groups for 3 days a week. As part of your role, you will be planning and delivering lessons, as well as delivering some pre planned lessons.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Spaldwick Primary School, Royston Avenue, Spaldwick, Huntingdon, PE28 0TH

Start date: As soon as possible

Date posted: Monday 27th October 2025

Closing date: 15:00pm Friday 7th November 2025

(We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants)

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Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026, 18 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only), 3 days per week, 08:30am - 15:30pm, with an hour unpaid break - working days to be agreed at interview.

Salary: Level 4, Points 12-15, Namely 13,280 - 13,942 (FTE 28,598- 30,024)

We are looking for:

HLTA or equivalent qualification A HLTA who is committed and passionate about making a positive difference to each and every child Knowledge of the national curriculum Commitment to planning and feedback in liaison with Class Teachers An inspiring HLTA who has high expectations for pupils' learning, behaviour and achievement A practitioner with a good knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and assessment A professional who works well in a team, can use their own initiative and is committed to their own professional development
In return we will give you:

A supportive and dedicated team of staff, governors and parents Children who are enthusiastic, committed to learning and enjoy school Excellent classroom support from high quality teaching assistants Continual Professional Development and training
Staff Benefits:

23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (support staff only) Nationally agreed pay award Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS) CPD access and support Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family Access to staff discounts from local suppliers Automatic service-linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted teaching and support staff) Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership
We encourage a pre application visit to the school or telephone conversation with the Headteacher. For further information, please contact Louise Worrell on 01480 890371.

Enquiries and applications to: Recruitment@acesmat.uk

(CV's will not be accepted)

Closing date: 15:00pm Friday 7th November 2025

(We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants)

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Interviews: Thursday 13th November 2025

If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly.

ACES Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: 13,280.00-13,942.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/11/2025