Job Description

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA to join the team as soon as possible.

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

The hours are 8:45am to 3:30pm (including a 1 hour lunch break) Monday to Friday, 28 hours 45 minutes per week during term time. (39 weeks per year, including inset days).

Salary: Scale 6, Point 13 (Range 13 - 17) Actual Salary £19,846 per annum (including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: Midday on 18th November 2025. Interview date: Friday 28th November 2025.

School

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is located in Whitmore Way, Basildon and has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced HLTA to join our team.

We are looking for a person who:
· is passionate about developing children's individual talents and skills
· has high expectations and is able to demonstrate a genuine love of learning for themselves and others.
· is calm and can work well under pressure and has an adaptable, positive, resilient attitude
· works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice

We can offer you:
· a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Helen Kilner on 01268 520435 or officemanager@whitmore-pri.essex.sch.uk

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is a growing and supportive school in the local community, located in Whitmore Way, Basildon. We are one of ten schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.