Compassionate HLTA & Pastoral Support Specialist

Littleham Church of England Primary School; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2Work

Tech Scheme

Gym Membership

Substantial workplace pension

Give Back Day (term-time)

Staff Wellbeing support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Littleham Church of England Primary School invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, MTA and Pastoral Support. The role is a temporary post covering a staff absence, 33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.45pm. Pay at NJC Grade A for MTA duties (£12.85ph) and Grade D for HLTA hours (£13.90ph).

Starts as soon as possible in September 2026. The post involves releasing timetabled lessons, supporting learning, and delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of

Qualifications

• HLTA experience or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy (GCSE A-C or equivalent).
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• High behavioural expectations; maintain consistent boundaries.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Energetic, positive and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Cover teachers’ timetabled release time across Reception to Year 6.
• Provide general support for pupils’ learning under the class teacher.
• Cover classes during staff training or absence.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions for pastoral and academic progress.
• Work with SENCo to identify and support pupil needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and restorative approaches.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime as part of MTA duty.

Skills

HLTA experience

Pastoral support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Littleham Church of England Primary School invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, MTA and Pastoral Support. The role is a temporary post covering a staff absence, 33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.45pm. Pay at NJC Grade A for MTA duties (£12.85ph) and Grade D for HLTA hours (£13.90ph).

Starts as soon as possible in September 2026. The post involves releasing timetabled lessons, supporting learning, and delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of