Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with relevant EY qualifications

Salary Scale: NJC Points 15-22

33.5 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 days), permanent

Starting Salary: £23,406

Start Date: As Soon as possible

Job Reference: ELTMAR2612

Oakfield Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced HLTA to come and join our team in the newly refurbished EY department. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the nursery unit within the EY classroom, and so must have a relevant Early Years qualification. Early_years_qualifications_list.xlsx

Our core belief at Oakfield is that in order to develop great learning in school, we have to develop great skills in our teachers and that this can be done in so many exciting and interesting ways.

Enquiry is at the heart of what we do. Asking questions, highlighting and sharing strengths, and giving everyone in school the opportunity to shine as a professional.

We are looking for someone who:

We a looking for a suitably skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant who believes in striving for the very best for all our children.

You will have knowledge of working with children in the Early Years, including those children who have special educational needs.

Has sound of knowledge of development matters, and whom has a range of experience in working with children aged 3 5.

Can lead a small team and deliver planned learning experiences for our children, adapting where appropriate and taking account of progress.

Will value the importance of developing positive learning interactions that provide success for all children and impact positively on self-esteem.

Is patient, focussed and organised- particularly in keeping records of children’s progress.

As a school we can offer:

• Great professional development provided by experienced colleagues.

• An academy that is committed to developing teaching assistants to be the very best that they can be.

• A vibrant team who are passionate about their roles.

• Fabulous children who are keen to learn and love being here!

Oakfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As this post is classified as having access to children or vulnerable adults the successful applicant will have to have a Disclosure from the DBS.

If you wish to apply for this post please complete an on-line application form via the Enquire Learning Trust website https://enquirelearningtrust.org/job-vacancies/oakfield-teaching-assistant-hlta-1

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Friday 17^th April 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 21^st April 2026