Job Introduction
ABBEY ACADEMIES TRUST
‘Striving For Excellence, Caring For All
Within a Loving & Caring Christian Environment’
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Colsterworth C of E Primary School
Term Time plus One Week
Scale Point 8 - 11
32.5 hours per week
(actual salary £22,490 - £23,596)
September 2026 Start
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) based at Colsterworth C of E Primary School.
The pupils, staff, trustees and governors of our school are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled individual to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This varied role will involve:
• Supporting and aiding children’s learning as effectively as possible.
• Covering PPA and other absences throughout school.
• Preparing any resources needed to support teachers and children with teaching
and learning.
• Producing lesson plans, lesson tasks etc. and administering/invigilating and
assessing/marking tests.
• Monitoring and evaluating pupil responses to learning activities providing
appropriate feedback to teachers on children’s progress to inform planning.
• Supporting students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their
individual needs.
• Recognising own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to lead, advise
and support others.
• Delivering out-of-school learning activities within established guidelines
Candidates should already hold a relevant HLTA qualification and possess a minimum grade C at GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
. Experience of working with SEN pupils would be an advantage.
In return we can offer:
• A positive and caring ethos underpinned by Christian values
• A supportive, energetic, happy and dedicated staff team
• Highly responsive and courteous children with a zest for learning and who see
themselves as ‘Agents of Change’
• A committed and proactive Board of Trustees and Local Governing Board
• Active and enthusiastic parents and carers
• A warm and welcoming working environment
• Excellent provision for continuing professional development
• A successful, forward-thinking school with an exciting future
Closing Date for Applications: Noon Friday 12th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 19th June 2026
Abbey Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment references. All pre-employment checks, including online checks, are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".
Abbey Academies Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. Under the Fluency Duty 2016, the Trust is required to ensure that each person who works for them in a public-facing role speaks a level of English which is sufficient to enable them to effectively carry out their role.
All applications should be submitted using the Trust’s application form. Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.colsterworth.lincs.sch.uk or by emailing: recruitment@abbeyacademies.co.uk
All application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@abbeyacademies.co.uk or by post to:
Recruitment
Abbey Academies Trust
Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy
Abbey Road
Bourne
Lincs
PE10 9EP
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
