Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) including Wraparound Care Lead

From the advert

St Paul’s Church of England Combined School & Nursery are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA including Wraparound Care Lead to join our team on a full-time basis. Working alongside our teaching staff, you will play an important role in supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and development, helping to raise achievement and enable every child to reach their full potential.

We are proud to have a supportive and committed team, a welcoming and stimulating learning environment, and wonderful children who are eager to learn. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference and helping children to flourish both emotionally and academically.

The school prides itself on creating an environment where every learner feels valued. Classrooms and outdoor learning spaces are designed to spark curiosity, creativity and confidence, giving children the freedom to explore their interests while receiving the structure and guidance they need.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about helping children thrive. We recognise that the right person may bring transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to supporting every child to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will be confident working with children across the early years and primary age range and will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families. They will be someone who can use their own initiative, work effectively as part of a team and embrace the varied nature of school life with flexibility and enthusiasm.

Hours will be from 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday - Thursdays and from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Fridays. Half an hour unpaid lunch is included in these hours. The role will be term-time only plus ad hoc training days.

If you enjoy working with children and feel you could be a valuable member of our team please look through our job description attached.

Job Details:

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant including Wraparound Care Lead

Location: St Paul’s C of E Combined School & Nursery

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner

Employment Type: Full-Time

Term Time only (weeks per year): Term Time only (38weeks) plus ad hoc training days

Salary: £29,114-31,230 FTE (R3 point 16 - 20) to be negotiated subject to experience

Benefits: This HLTA including Wraparound Care Lead role offers opportunities for professional growth and development, committed colleagues who engage at the highest level and delightful, happy children who are eager to learn and be successful. Our school values their staff and work collaboratively in order to support one another, listening and celebrating together. In addition, we have fun together and each staff member is entitled to a well-being day to choose to use as they wish.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office.

If you're keen to be a HLTA and Wraparound Care Lead and would like the opportunity to join our supportive school, please contact Headteacher@stpaulswooburn.school

Whilst there is an Application Closing Date, we will review applications as they come in and if a suitable candidate is found, the job advert may be closed earlier.

Safeguarding:

St Paul’s Church of England Combined School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The school will conduct an online search when shortlisting as part of our safer recruitment process.