About this role
Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and highly effective Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Bowness Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to deliver high-quality classroom support, provide whole-class teaching including PPA cover, lead targeted interventions and help raise standards of achievement for all pupils.
The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Teaching Assistant Level 3 as a minimum and hold a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification.
Who We AreAs a group of schools, Prestolee Trust has a shared vision. We act as one organisation and bring context to individual needs. Our schools are geographically close and yet serve diverse communities. The vision describes the future that speaks to that community.
The vision for Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is that our children are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. This means children have access to a broad rich curriculum offer with a wide range of activities. We believe in an inherently strong core of English and Mathematics, together with strong specific academic foundation subjects focused on knowledge and skills.
We strive for excellence in quality-first teaching. Career progression opportunities and development of knowledge and skills through CPD, networks and other professional programmes and training are key to our success. Our trust is relentlessly focused on improvement; in self, in others and in the organisation.
About YouWe are looking for someone who has:
A Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)Successful experience working with children in an educational setting at TA3 level or aboveStrong knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategiesExperience of supporting or delivering whole-class teaching (desirable)Confidence in planning, adapting and assessing learning across the curriculumExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a teamA calm, flexible and professional approachA strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for children
The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and committed to maintaining high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal development.
Our Offer We offer:
A supportive and collaborative Trust communityHigh-quality CPD and career development opportunitiesAccess to Trust-wide professional networks and trainingOpportunities for progression within a growing Multi Academy TrustA commitment to staff wellbeingThe opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives every day
Closing date: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 6pm
Interview/observation: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Start date: 3rd September 2026