Job Description

Salary

17,740 gross annual salary (25,320 FTE)

Contractual hours

31.25

Basis

Part Time

Region

Bournemouth

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

23/09/2025

Job reference

REQ003924

TEACHING ASSISTANT / HLTA

FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 17 JULY 2026

Classroom Teaching Assistant / HLTA

5 days per week - 8.30am - 3.15pm with a 30min unpaid lunch break

31.25hrs per week

Term Time only - 38wks (paid for 43.72wks)

Teaching Assistant Salary - 17,740 gross annual salary (25,320 FTE)

HLTA Salary - 19,218

gross annual salary (27,430 FTE)

This is an excellent opportunity to join our OUTSTANDING primary school, being the face of our school and be part of England's biggest Multi Academy Trust, United Learning.

Are YOU passionate about supporting pupils? Do YOU want to work at a supportive primary school and be part of a great team that values YOUR contribution? Avonwood was recently rated as OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in June 2024. So, what is stopping YOU from applying to be our Casual Receptionist at Avonwood?

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Classroom Teaching Assistant or HLTA on a Fixed Term contract to 17 July 2026 starting after October half term, 3rd November 2025, depending on pre-employment checks.

The successful candidate will work within Avonwood as part of a team, under the general direction of the Headteacher who is responsible for the overall policy of the educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the school.

Teaching Assistants / HLTA's at this level may work with whole classes, smaller groups, or be assigned to work with pupils who may have particular requirements or Education, Health and Care Plans.

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact our front office team (01202 727910) and they will book a tour or organise a call back from the Headteacher / SENDCo.

Full time is preferable, but part time applications will be considered working mornings or afternoons Mon - Fri. Please make this clear on your application form if you wish to be considered for part-time morning hours.

About You

We are looking to appoint individuals with the following attributes:

highly motivated to support children with special needs to make progress and fulfil their potential. experience of classroom support. keen to work in a supportive learning environment enjoys being part of a hardworking and supportive staff team.


You must have:

GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or above a high degree of initiative and sound judgement when working with children and young people


You may have:

Experience of working in a primary school. City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications and experience are desirable but not essential.

We can offer you

:an excellent working environment the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team

one personal day every academic year

access to the Local Government Pension Scheme -

Avonwood contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!

occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family access to our health care cash planand rewards scheme after six months service. continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs. competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.


Avonwood Primary is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andexpect all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. To comply with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Note -

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.

For more information

To apply, please complete the online application form.

For more information about this role please contact our front office team (01202 727910) and they will book a tour or organise a call back from the Headteacher / SENDCo.

Closing date for applications:

Midnight on Sunday 5th October 2025

Interviews:

Week commencing 13th October 2025

more pay, more time, and more support