Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Devizes

Rowde Church of England Primary Academy is looking to appoint a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its friendly team and provide support to pupils, including those with additional needs. Applications are welcome from Teaching Assistants looking to further their career as well as those HLTAs aspiring for future teacher training.

Working Hours: Full-time (30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks, includes Teacher training days). Required: September 2026. Appointment subject to confirmation of vacancy.

We are a welcoming and caring school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the charming village of Rowde, Wiltshire, we have close links with the local parish and wider community. Our staff are committed to helping children develop into happy young people with enquiring minds, a spirit of curiosity, love and respect for themselves, others and the environment. Everything we do in school is rooted in our Christian vision and associated values: Respect, Optimism, Wisdom, Determination, Enthusiasm and Love. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education, and were rated ‘Good’ in all areas during our recent Ofsted inspection.

As a HLTA, you must be able to work across all age ranges within our school and be prepared to work flexibly to support children of all abilities, including those requiring SEN support, liaising with teachers and SENCO. With experience in planning and delivering whole class teaching, the role will require successful candidates to provide staff cover and PPA for teachers so an understanding and awareness of the Primary curriculum is desirable.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Is able to work effectively within our team on whole school issues;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
• Enjoys working with children and can develop good working relationships with them;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Can be a strong team player as well as use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young children;
• Has experience of supporting children’s learning;
• Has experience in planning and delivering whole class teaching;
• Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training;
• Has a particular subject strength within the primary curriculum;
• Has experience of / is willing to learn about the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum;
• Holds a relevant HLTA qualification or degree level qualification (desirable);
• Is willing to provide regular staff cover and PPA for teachers as a HLTA.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01380-723991.

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 8th June 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.