Teaching Assistant/ELSA/HLTA at St Peter's CofE Academy
Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SPCA/61504
Job Category
Professional & Support | Teaching Support
Location
Lord's Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0LL
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£26,181.00 - £35,261.00 Annually (FTE)
This post is able to be split between more than 1 person, salary will be dependent on responsibility, experience and qualifications.
Hours Per Week
24
Weeks Per Year
39
Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 6th Nov, 2026
Start Date
04-01-2027
Positions Available
1
Interview Date(s)
Monday 16th November
About this Role
Are you a skilled HLTA, ready to make a difference and help our children thrive? We are looking for an experienced TA/HLTA to provide excellent teaching and learning support for the educational and personal needs of our pupils. The HLTA part of the role will involve providing planned cover in KS1 and also working within our EYFS team.
For the HLTA part of the role (6 hours), ideally you will have proven experience of delivering high-quality lessons and be confident in planning and assessment. You will be skilled in adapting resources for diverse learners and must be able to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues. You should have a recognised HLTA qualification, or the equivalent experience and a willingness to study. You will need the ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate high standards of personal and professional conduct.
The Teaching Assistant part of the role (18 hours) will involve working in a KS2 class with children who have an EHCP, including speech and language and social, emotional and behavioural needs. Experience of working with children with SEND is essential. We are also looking for someone who is ELSA qualified or willing to train as an ELSA to provide support and run interventions for children with social and emotional needs.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
We are part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme and free staff health and well-being support.
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