HLTA- Maternity Cover.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Maternity Leave

3 days a week, term time only commencing 1st June 2026 - 25th March 2027 (in the first instance)

We are currently seeking a HLTA (maternity leave cover) for our vibrant and dynamic 2 form entry Church of England school in the heart of the local community. With a clear vision of igniting passion, empowering learners and transforming the future, we are committed to providing an exceptional education to all of our pupils.

This fixed term maternity cover position offers a wonderful opportunity to join a dedicated and passionate team. The successful candidate will have a passion for education and a strong commitment to the personal development of pupils. We are looking for candidates who are not afraid to make mistakes, who are committed to doing what is best for their children in their care. We firmly believe as Ken Robinson said, "Childhood is not a rehearsal," therefore every single moment matters and we must get it right.

What we're looking for

• Trained to HLTA level 4
• Committed to doing what you can to get it right for every child in your care
• Creative in the way you approach new challenges
• Excited by research and learning new things
• Able to demonstrate composure through everything
• Focused on your 'why' and able to think through the purpose of everything
• Willing to incessantly model our school values, whilst always leading with integrity
• Ready to dance into school every day

What we offer

• A creative and united team, willing to challenge the 'status quo', who love working collaboratively across the year groups
• A focus on wellbeing and workload as policy
• Development and research opportunities
• The most supportive and wonderful community you could ask for
• A chance to laugh every day
• Music at the gates to get you in the dancing mood

Visits are welcomed on the following dates / times:

• Tuesday 10th March - 9:30am
• Wednesday 11th March - 2:30pm
• Monday 16th March - 4pm
• Tuesday 17th March - 9:00am

Closing Date: Monday 25th March

Interview: Wednesday 15th April

For further information about our school, visit

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states that schools and colleges should consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence process to assess suitability to work with children. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and may be asked to comment on any concerning findings either prior to or at interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dates should we receive a large number of applications.

Attached documents: Job Description and Person Specification.pdf