Higher Level Teaching Assistant

(Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide support to teaching staff in the academic development and pastoral care of individual children or groups of children, including SEND pupils, from Nursery to Year 8. The role holder will be expected to teach whole classes in accordance with teacher-set plans as required.

We are looking for someone with a positive and proactive approach, with a love and enthusiasm towards the education of children. The successful applicant will be required to have a suitable Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, and experience of working as an HLTA with Primary-aged children.

The role is term-time only, working 27.25 hours per week:

• Monday, 08:30 to 12:30



• Tuesday, 08:30 to 17:00 (with a 30-minute unpaid break)



• Wednesday, 08:30 to 16:30 (with a 30-minute unpaid break)



• Thursday, 08:15 to 12:30



• Friday, 08:30 to 12:00


The annual salary is £13,516 and will be paid in twelve equal monthly instalments. This part-time opportunity is offered as a fixed-term contract for up to one year, to cover a period of maternity leave.

A full candidate pack including further information about the role, the school and an application form are on our website https://stpetersprep.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date: Sunday 2 June 2024

Provisional Interview Date: Monday 10 June 2024

Start Date: Thursday 29 August 2024

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@stpetersprepschool.co.uk or posted to Recruitment Team, St Peter's Preparatory School, Harefield, Lympstone EX8 5AU


• Please note that applications will only be accepted on the School's own application form. We are unable to consider CVs


St Peter's Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Peter's Preparatory School, Lympstone, is one of the most successful and forward-looking independent preparatory schools in the South West, awarded Excellent in all categories in our ISI Inspection (March 2020), and we pride ourselves on outstanding learning support.

We are looking for someone with a positive and proactive approach, with a love and enthusiasm towards the education of children. The successful applicant will be required to have a suitable Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, and experience of working as an HLTA with Primary-aged children.

St Peter's Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Peter's Preparatory School, Lympstone, is one of the most successful and forward-looking independent preparatory schools in the South West, awarded Excellent in all categories in our ISI Inspection (March 2020), and we pride ourselves on outstanding learning support.

The annual salary is £13,516 and will be paid in twelve equal monthly instalments. This part-time opportunity is offered as a fixed-term contract for up to one year, to cover a period of maternity leave.