Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)? Do you thrive when leading a classroom, while remaining passionate about targeted small-group support? Are you confident delivering high-quality cover across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2? At Sherwell Valley Primary School, we do not just fill roles - we build careers. We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional learning outcomes.
As an HLTA at our school, you will be a vital pillar of our teaching staff with a diverse remit that includes:
- Classroom Leadership: Confidently leading classes to cover Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time and short-term teacher absences, ensuring seamless, high-quality learning continuity.
- Targeted Interventions: Delivering structured literacy and numeracy interventions to narrow the attainment gap for targeted and vulnerable pupils.
- Curriculum & Inclusion: Collaborating with Class Teachers to adapt resources and scaffold learning, ensuring full curriculum access for pupils of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Team Leadership: Acting as a role model and peer mentor within our TA team, sharing best practice and supporting collaborative professional development.
- Pastoral & Wellbeing: Supporting the social, emotional, and physical development of our pupils to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.
- A Culture of Excellence: Joining a school culture where your voice is heard and your professional expertise is respected.
- Professional Development: Accessing robust, continuous professional development (CPD) tailored to your career progression.
- Our Pupils: Working with curious, enthusiastic learners who make every day rewarding
Key Requirements
We are seeking a candidate who holds recognised HLTA status (or equivalent qualification meeting DfE standards) and demonstrates:
- A proven track record of positive, effective classroom management in line with school behaviour policies.
- Strong subject knowledge across the Primary National Curriculum. Excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices (in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education).
- The flexibility to adapt to the dynamic environment of a vibrant mainstream primary school.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to primary education
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Sherwell Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and a basic full name search on Google. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post
Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026 at 9:00am
Interview date: Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 November
We reserve the right to close this advert early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. We do encourage early submission
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Sherwell Valley Primary School • Torbay, UK
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