Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

1 X Full Time HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Required from November 2026 (Permanent)
5 days per week (32.5 hours)

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, professional and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and welcoming team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an inclusive, nurturing and thriving school community.

Salary: SCP £32,597 FTE (Pro-Rata) 
Term-time (39 weeks/year)

We are looking for someone who:

•    Has high expectations of themselves and of children’s achievements and behaviour, with an understanding of the whole child.
•    Is motivated to make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
•    Is a committed team member who is able to work with independence when required.
•    Demonstrates experience of supporting pupils with their learning and participation in all areas of school life.

In return we offer:

•    Enthusiastic and motivated children who enjoy learning
•    A supportive and collaborative staff team, alongside committed governors and parents
•    A nurturing school ethos where everyone is valued and encouraged to flourish and ‘let their light shine’
•    An inclusive, exciting and creative curriculum 
•    A positive working environment where teamwork, wellbeing and shared values are at the heart of all we do

Visits to the school are very welcome. Please call the school on 01228 711544 to request an appointment.

Interviews for successful candidates will take place on Friday 6th November 2026

Safer Recruitment and Selection

The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or other who work unsupervised with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required; and ensuring those without full checks are appropriately supervised. The Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Application details are available from the school website: https://st-michaels.cumbria.sch.uk/

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 2nd November 2026.