Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Term-Time-Only)

Vacancy Overview

St Peter’s Preparatory School, Lympstone, is one of the most successful and forward-looking independent preparatory schools in the South West, awarded a ‘significant strength’ in our most recent ISI Inspection (May 2024), and we pride ourselves on outstanding learning support.  

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide support to teaching staff in the academic development and pastoral care of individual children or groups of children, including SEND pupils, from Nursery to Year 8.  The role holder will be expected to teach whole classes in accordance with teacher-set plans as required. 

We are looking for someone with a positive and proactive approach, with a love and enthusiasm towards the education of children.  The successful applicant will be required to have a suitable Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, and experience of working as an HLTA with Primary-aged children.

The role is term-time only, working 7.5 or 7.75 hours per week:

  • 7.5 hours/week – Monday 08:30-12:30 and Friday 08:30-12:00 (£4,350 per annum)
  • 7.75 hours/week – Thursday 08:15-12:30 and Friday 08:30-12:00 (£4,495 per annum)

The annual salary is paid in twelve equal monthly instalments and includes statutory paid holiday (to be taken during school holidays).

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How to Apply

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@stpetersprepschool.co.uk or posted to:

Recruitment Team,
St Peter’s Preparatory School,
Harefield,
Lympstone
EX8 5AU

**Please note that applications will only be accepted on the School’s own application form. We are unable to consider CVs.**

St Peter’s Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.