About this role
Higher Level Teaching Assistant in 2 Year Old Provision
Hillsborough Primary School
Required: September 2026
Salary: Grade 5, SCP 15 – 20, £30,024 - £32,597
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Inova Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant starting in September 2026 at Hillsborough Primary School to lead and manage high-quality provision for 2 year old children, supporting their early learning, development and wellbeing. Responsible for planning, delivering and assessing age appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. The role includes supporting vulnerable children and those eligible for funded places, working closely families and external professionals.
Since forming in 2011 we have grown to 9 schools - 5 primary and 4 secondary - providing learning to over 7,500 learners from 2 - 18.
Collaboration is systematic to our Trust. We give our leaders license to operate and empower them to do the right thing for our organisation.
Our Vision: Transforming lives through the power of learning.
Our Mission: To equip young people with the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world. From nursery to destination, our pathways will embed a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence delivered through high quality, inclusive and enjoyable educational experiences.
Our Values: Innovation : Collaboration : Excellence
At the last inspection the school had a grade2Goodjudgement. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant who would enjoy working in a happy and supportive school. The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success.
We are looking to appoint someone who is keen to work as part of a team, be willing to inspire and motivate pupils and have a good understanding of school improvement.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.
Application forms and further information regarding the role (including a job description) are available in the Recruitment Pack attached and can also be obtained at: Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School
Completed applications should be returned to: [email protected]
Please do not use the Local Authority application form.
HillsboroughPrimary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate must have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and providing advice in accurate spoken English is essential to the role.
Shortlisted Candidates:
References will be requested before interviewA Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form will be requested at interviewEvidence of right to work in the UK will be requested at interviewQualification certificates will be requested at interview Disclosures concerning child protection investigations, relationships with pupils, employees, governors or trustees, prohibition orders and section 128 directions (where applicable) will be requested at interviewWe may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to making our final decision. If any information obtained from the online searches raises concerns around someone’s suitability for the role, or to working with children, then this may be raised with the candidate at interview and/or we may take advice from the local authority children’s service.
Successful Candidates:
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (with barred list) checkSuccessful candidates will be required to complete a Childcare Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 Declaration (for applicable posts)Pre-employment medical screening.
Please Note: Canvassing of any employee, Trustee or member of the Local Governing Board, directly or indirectly, and your application will be disqualified.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1st July 2026 (midday)
Date for Interview: Thursday 9th July 2026