This fixed-term HLTA post at Horfield Primary, a two-form entry school within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, runs until 31 August 2027 and is subject to a staffing review. It centres on covering PPA and other regular lessons across the school, working alongside teachers and sometimes teaching different year groups at short notice. It suits an HLTA with whole class teaching experience, or a QTS holder who wants to build that experience, across 35 hours a week. An enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Provide cover for teachers' PPA time across the school
- Provide other regular cover across the school
- Work alongside teachers in the classroom
- Teach in different year groups, sometimes at short notice
Qualifications
- QTS, as an alternative to HLTA whole class teaching experience
Experience
- Whole class teaching experience as an HLTA
Skills & knowledge
- Strong behaviour management skills and commitment to a behaviour curriculum
- Flexible and pragmatic, able to adapt across year groups at short notice
- Positive and resilient, celebrating pupil and staff achievements
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Online search as part of shortlisting
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and putting each child's wellbeing first
- Passion for making a meaningful difference to all children
- High aspirations for every pupil, particularly disadvantaged and SEND learners
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Reflective and forward-thinking, keen to keep learning and improving
What’s offered
- Continuing professional development
- Access to wellbeing support
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Discount retail platform with hundreds of discounts
- School that values staff wellbeing and manageable workloads
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
