Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Kettering

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Pay Grade: Grade G8 to G2

Full Time Salary: £26,824 to £28,598

Actual Salary: £9,123.37 to £9,726.75

Hours: 15 hours per week, 38 weeks a year.

Starting: 1 September 2026

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional HLTA to work with our children at Isham, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role involves working alongside our teachers collaboratively, assisting with the planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. This role will support within the classroom and at lunchtimes running clubs for the children twice a week. Isham has always embraced the ‘whole’ child, ensuring academic rigour is set within a wider theological and educational context. We understand that the Arts, Sport and Faith together with strong pastoral, spiritual & mental health support drive standards beyond a focus on English & Maths, and these areas feature heavily in our school.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers collaboratively to support planning and resource preparation.
• Provide in-class support to enable a safe, happy and effective learning environment.
• Run lunchtime clubs for students twice a week.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Enthusiastic, approachable and friendly; able to create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to tackle challenging behaviour with respect and in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• Supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school; able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children while maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.
• Prepared to undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to safeguarding children’s welfare.
• Interest or specialism in Music, the Arts or sport is desirable but not essential.

In return, we will offer

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• A collaborative and supportive school community underpinned by Christian ethos, focused on children’s welfare and education.
• A rewarding working environment within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and recognition through Vivup.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with development, training and career opportunities.

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email: office@isham.pdet.org.uk 01536 723956

Isham CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links contribute to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Please apply promptly. PDET and all of our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.