Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Great Bentley Primary School
Required from 30 June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
Applications for September 2026 will be considered
Permanent contract
Scale 5 Point 10 - 13
Starting Salary: £11, 917 (actual per annum)
Hours of work: 18hrs per wk/39wks per annum (term time + 5 PD days)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (negotiable)– 8.45am to 3.15pm
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on working collaboratively, has a positive outlook and loves working with enthusiastic and amazing children in our wonderful school, situated next to the train station in Great Bentley, just 20 minutes from Clacton & 15 minutes from Colchester.
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to join our nurturing, positive and collaborative working school as a HLTA, leading class cover lessons and individual/ group support sessions. You would be joining a supportive school that prides itself on its forward thinking and teamwork, whilst being considerate of staff and pupil wellbeing.
You will:
- Have experience of working with children
- Be able to demonstrate the confidence and ability to manage children in a positive and friendly manner
- Have the ability to use initiative, work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour
We welcome visits to allow you to find out more about us; you can also visit our website: Great Bentley Primary School Website
For further information about the school or to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01206 250331 or email: admin@greatbentleyprimary.bet
Closing date: Midday Monday 22 June 2026
Proposed interview date: Friday 26 June 2026 (am)
We welcome early applications and should a suitable candidate be identified we reserve the right to close the advert sooner than the date stated.
Great Bentley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.