Higher Level Teaching Assistant

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Required for September 2026.

We are seeking to recruit a caring, motivated and experienced HLTA to join our team at Palmers Cross Primary School, based in our Nursery.

You should be a committed practitioner, who is passionate about learning and looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact. The role will involve planning and preparing lessons and the nursery environment. Our Trust aims to create learning environments built on integrity and support, where children are happy and inspired by exceptional teaching.

Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.

You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued. Our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people

Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible. If you would prefer us to not to do this, please indicate this and reasons on your application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

You must be aware of and adhere to the Trust's and school's policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Further information can be found on our Trust website including our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, the reference form we use to obtain references, and our policy on the recruitment of ex-Offenders.

Interviews w/c: Monday 20 April, 2026

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