Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Upper KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent position

Hours: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (including INSET days)

Schedule: 08:30 – 15:30 (1-hour lunch break)

Grade: 4, Points 10–15

Salary: £22,632–24,551 based on an FTE of £31,611–£33,987

We are looking to recruit an Upper Key Stage 2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in a safe and supportive environment, helping children achieve the best outcomes.

What we can offer:

• A supportive and forward‑thinking team with well‑experienced and qualified staff
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment in a fantastic school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• Children who are enthusiastic and keen to learn

What you can offer:

• Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience
• Demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE (A–C)
• IT skills to support learning and maintain information
• Ability to plan effectively and manage time to enable multi‑tasking
• Ability to work successfully in a team with excellent communication skills to communicate with teachers and parents
• Ability to supervise pupils effectively, understanding and adapting to pupils with additional SEN needs
• Has a good sense of humour, likes cake, chocolate and has a positive outlook on life

Responsibilities:

• Provide support in the classroom, assisting teachers with lesson delivery.
• Plan and manage time effectively to carry out multiple tasks throughout the day.
• Supervise pupils, particularly those with additional SEN needs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
• Assist with the development, organisation and maintenance of learning resources, including the library and information boards.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, parents and staff, reporting on pupil progress and concerns.
• Promote a love of reading by supporting children’s literature activities.
• Maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere within the classroom and school.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Enjoy working with young children and be passionate about supporting and promoting learning.
• Be able to engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge children.
• Work successfully as part of a team, accepting and acting upon advice and being proactive where appropriate.
• Be responsible for groups of children and/or conduct 1:1 activities.
• Show initiative, have high expectations of attainment and pupil behaviour, and be flexible, hardworking and caring.
• Can liaise effectively with parents.
• Have a knowledge of children’s literature and promote a love of reading.
• Support and develop the library, putting up and maintaining displays and information boards, supporting exhibitions and one‑off events.

Safeguarding and Equality:

All staff must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Mandatory DBS checks will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful candidate will be expected to undertake a satisfactory enhanced disclosure. Equal opportunities: we promote equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all, irrespective of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or political views, or trade union activities.

How to Apply:

Please apply online via the provided link. Closing date: 28 June 2026 16:00. Interview will take place on Thursday 9 July.