Job Advert: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Full-Time 12-month fixed term contract initially. Grade 6
Start date 1st September 2026
Job Details:
We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will cover one day per week in our EYFS provision, delivering high-quality support and learning opportunities, and will also work across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. There may also be occasions where cover is required in other classes, as and when needed.
The role will involve supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping to promote engagement, progress, and inclusion across the school. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs are essential.
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with:
- A good knowledge of EYFS and SEND
- An awareness of emotional and mental health needs in children
- Excellent behaviour management skills and good organisation
- A sense of authority, but with a calm, positive and patient manner
- An understanding of emotional development and its impact on learning
- Forest School Qualification (Desirable)
We can offer you:
- Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
- A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos
- An experienced and supportive leadership team
- Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff
This job description outlines the duties of the post at the time it was written. However, the post holder may occasionally be required to undertake other reasonable duties within the school, consistent with the general nature of the role and the level of responsibility. Such variations are normal and would not, in themselves, warrant a review of the post’s grading.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. Appointments are made subject to references and an Enhanced DBS Check.
Visits to school are welcome and encouraged. Please telephone the school business manager, Mrs Debbie Hobbs, to arrange a convenient time.
Please apply via The Church of England, Chester Diocesan Board of Education Applications which are available from the school office: [email protected]
Candidates are also requested to submit a letter of application that clearly demonstrates their suitability for this post, including how they meet the essential criteria on the person specification.
Applications are to be returned to the Headteacher, Miss Lynne Le Marinel, [email protected] by 9am 22nd June 2026. Shortlisting will take place the same day.
Interview date week commencing 29th June 2026
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL JOB DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
JOB TITLE Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Primary)
JOB REF NO AAAD5023
BASIC JOB PURPOSE
Undertake a specialist role working collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff to enhance the development and education of children in accordance with the aims and policies of the school. Provide supervision for whole classes of pupils to maintain continuity of pupil’s learning.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Undertake a specialist role using appropriate multi-sensory learning strategies, resources and specialist equipment to meet the learning objectives of lessons, differentiating tasks as appropriate for individuals or groups of children with varied abilities and special needs.
2. Within a framework prescribed by a class teacher, prepare, plan and implement individual, group and some whole class learning activities and intervention programmes across the whole school, working alongside and in conjunction with professional teaching staff.
3. Manage the behaviour of whole classes of pupils whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment, and pre-empt/ deal with situations arising in accordance with school policies and procedures.
4. Evaluate pupils' responses throughout learning activities, determine what each child can achieve unaided and the point of intervention for the provision of appropriate learning scaffolding.
5. Analyse, monitor and track individual pupil progress through a range of assessment and monitoring techniques; deliver pupil learning boost sessions for identified and specific areas of weakness; provide accurate assessments and reports on development to inform the class teacher’s decisions regarding Individual Education and Behaviour Plans for pupils.
6. Access, maintain and update a range of pupil and school records to facilitate assessment of pupils’ progress.
7. Ensure that pupil’s health and safety is maintained in, around and for out of school educational visits including supervised use of subject specific tools, equipment and learning materials.
8. Supervise attendance to the pupils personal, social and physical needs by other school staff so that pupils wellbeing is maintained.
9. Prepare and maintain classroom resources (including control of stock within the classroom) so that they are readily available for use.
10. Liaise with other professional staff, parents and outside agencies to ensure effective communication concerning the maintenance of pupils’ wellbeing
11. Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required
Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with the School's/Council’s Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.
Other Employees supervised by jobholder (not in a direct line relationship)
Teaching Assistants and trainee Teaching Assistants
Supporting individual pupils in the classroom.
What does the supervision of these employees involve? (Demonstrating, guiding and training)
Provide guidance and mentoring to the above regarding learning intervention programmes, e.g. ALS, ELS, FLS (Additional/ Early/ Further Learning Support), individual pupils' special needs, pupil handling techniques and the curriculum. The jobholder allocates tasks in collaboration with the class teacher and checks the quality of work output to support the delivery of pupil learning activities within the classroom.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
