At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engaging lessons and support diverse learners in a vibrant primary school.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Burton Latimer with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, professional development, and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Full-time, term-time role with opportunities for growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Must hold a recognised HLTA qualification and have primary school experience.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Burton Latimer, Kettering is seeking a fully qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is confident supporting learning across the primary age range and who can contribute positively to pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
Please note: An HLTA qualification is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities.
- Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
- Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
- Help maintain a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
- Promote positive behaviour, engagement and wellbeing.
- Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider school staff.
- Support pupils' progress and development through effective learning interventions.
- Take responsibility for a class or group when required.
- Contribute to the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities.
- Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and child-protection procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Recognised HLTA qualification - essential.
- Previous experience working within a primary school environment.
- Confidence supporting pupils across different learning needs.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage behaviour positively and consistently.
- Reliable, organised and able to work independently when required.
- A genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
- Experience working with pupils with additional or complex needs.
- Experience delivering interventions or pre-planned lessons.
- Experience managing challenging behaviour.
- Experience working across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2.
What the School Offers
- A welcoming and supportive primary-school environment.
- Full-time, term-time working.
- Monday-Friday hours of 8:30am-3:30pm.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils' learning and development.
Only applicants who hold the required HLTA qualification will be considered.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Fully Qualified HLTA in Burton Latimer employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
