HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Grade SCP 7 (£26,403 pro rata)
32.5 Hours a week
Term Time Only plus PD Days / Temporary until 31/08/2027
GENERAL INFORMATION
Are you a hardworking, enthusiastic higher level teaching assistant who thrives on supporting children of all ages and abilities to reach their potential?
Are you an empathetic and encouraging individual with experience supporting young people with additional learning needs to develop and grow?
Are you flexible, adaptable and able to use your initiative to respond to changes effectively?
Are you looking for your next challenge? Then we would like to hear from you!
PURPOSE AND MAIN DUTIES OF POST
The main purpose of the role is to undertake teaching and learning activities across all year groups ranging from Reception to Year 6 as well as our SEN resource provision, under the direction and supervision of a qualified teachers, in accordance with arrangements made by the Headteacher of the school.
It is expected that HLTA will demonstrate competency in the following three inter-related areas as set out in the Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants:
- Professional values and practice
- Knowledge and understanding
- Teaching and Learning activities
We are looking for someone who:
- is flexible and positive
- has successful experience of working with children across the primary years
- has good knowledge of the expectations in English and Maths in the primary years
- relates well to children and adults
- works constructively and efficiently as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and their own position within these
- contributes to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
- has good personal numeracy and literacy skills
- has HLTA qualification or working towards this
Responsibilities
- Cover PPA time and classes as and where needed
- Provide support to the whole class, small groups and on a 1:1 basis across RKS1 and KS2
- Encourage children to complete work to the best of their ability
- Increase children's self-esteem by pointing out the good in their work
- Support the class teacher in delivering exciting and engaging lessons
- Manage behaviour throughout the school day
Requirements
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude to support learning
- Recent and relevant experience of working with young children
- A caring and nurturing personality
- Excellent communication skills
- A HLTA qualification or relevant experience in this role
The duties detailed within this document are illustrative and not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to undertake reasonable additional duties when requested.
Ellesmere Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to a successful completion of an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you would like to arrange a visit to our school please email application packs can be accessed via the school website,
Closing Date: Wednesday 01 July 5pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 02 July 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 08 July 2026
Pay: £26,403.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
