HLTA

🏫 Lakelands Primary School
📍 Colchester, Essex⏱ Full Time
📅 Posted Today📅 Closes 22 May 2026🔗 Via Tes Jobs
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Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Contract: FIXED TERM, 39 WEEKS PER YEAR (Monday to Friday term time plus 5 inset days) Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Scale 5 (Points 10-13) £27694 - £29064 fte (Actual salary £22459 - £23570) Closing Date: 22nd May 2026 at 12pm Midday We are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting all pupils including those with additional needs. In this role, you would be working within a fantastic, supportive and welcoming team. Applicants will need to be enthusiastic, positive and able to work on your own initiative as well as follow direction. We are looking for a candidate who has: A high standard of written and spoken English Excellent numeracy skills A strong work ethic with flexibility to respond positively to challenges of day to day school life A calm and motivated attitude with a clear understanding of the needs of all children including children with additional needs A good sense of humour Excellent communication skills Willing to undertake training and support individual needs Previous experience of working within a LSA role or similar role We can offer you: The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school A commitment to a personalised programme 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: For more information about the school, please contact the school on 01206 484033 or admin@lakelandsprimary.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 enco

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