Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job details: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Salary: Grade 8 – Grade 9 £32,061-£39,152 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 32.5hrs per week
Contract type: Permanent – Part Time
Reporting to: Headteacher
Closing date for applications: 2nd March 2026
Interviews to be held: TBC
Start date: As soon as possible but we are prepared to wait for the right candidate.

Main purpose

The HLTA will:

· To cover and lead class teaching at least 2 days a week

· Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

· Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

· Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Have experience with KS2.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning

· Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

· Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

· Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning

· Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

· Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

· Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

· Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher

· Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable

· Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning

· Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

· To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate

· Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

· To Lead a phonics group using the Little Wandle Scheme

· To complete one to one tutoring and booster sessions

Planning

· Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role

· Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available

· Prepare the classroom for lessons