Mixed Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant Role

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant/HLTA to join our team at Gillas Lane Primary Academy. This mixed role (12 hours HLTA and 24 hours TA) will play a key part in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school, working closely with staff to ensure all children feel safe, confident and ready to succeed.

You will support high-quality teaching and learning across the school, working closely with class teachers and leading small pastoral groups to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. You will also take responsibility for some teaching of whole classes to cover PPA, creating a calm, purposeful environment where all children can succeed and engage confidently in their learning.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant/HLTA within our main school, you will play an important role in supporting a high-quality, inclusive and nurturing learning environment for all pupils. Central to your role will be building positive, trusting relationships with children, providing consistent support and leading small pastoral groups where needed. You will also plan and deliver engaging teaching when covering PPA, creating a calm and purposeful classroom environment that supports all children to succeed.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Support the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive and emotionally supportive learning environment across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, where all children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Work closely with class teachers, Senior Leaders and the wider team to ensure children receive personalised support that meets their academic, social and emotional needs.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with pupils using relational, nurturing and developmentally informed approaches.
• Model calm, consistent and emotionally available behaviour, helping to create a positive and purposeful learning environment.
• Support children to regulate using agreed strategies, predictable routines and individualised approaches.
• Contribute to well-structured classroom environments, including the use of visual supports and clear routines, to promote a strong sense of safety and belonging.
• Lead and deliver targeted small-group interventions, pastoral groups and 1:1 support to help pupils make strong progress.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons when covering PPA, ensuring learning is engaging, well-structured and inclusive for all learners.
• Work collaboratively with external professionals and families where appropriate, supporting a holistic approach to pupil wellbeing and development.
• Observe pupils’ learning, engagement and emotional wellbeing, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to assessment and next steps.

In return, we offer:

• A warm, supportive team where your ideas, experience and wellbeing are genuinely valued.
• The opportunity to work across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• A leadership team that encourages creativity, initiative and reflective, evidence-informed practice.
• Children who are friendly, resilient and a joy to work with each day.
• Access to high-quality professional development, supporting both your HLTA and TA practice.