Dynamic HLTA: PPA Cover for Primary School (Darwen)

Humly; Darwen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Humly is recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for PPA cover at a primary school in Darwen, starting January 2027 after Christmas break. This full-time, long-term position involves delivering pre-planned lessons across different primary year groups and maintaining continuity of learning while teachers are at PPA.

You’ll help keep pupils engaged and the day running smoothly. The role requires confidence in taking responsibility for a class, strong behaviour management,

Qualifications

• Experience as HLTA in a primary school.
• Ability to deliver pre-planned lessons across year groups.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and well-organised in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover across different primary year groups.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and keep pupils engaged.
• Take responsibility for the classroom and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils' development across the curriculum.
• Adapt to different classrooms, year groups and learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Ensure learning continues smoothly in the class teacher's absence.

Skills

HLTA experience

PPA cover experience

Classroom management

Adaptability

Organised

Job description

Humly is recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for PPA cover at a primary school in Darwen, starting January 2027 after Christmas break. This full-time, long-term position involves delivering pre-planned lessons across different primary year groups and maintaining continuity of learning while teachers are at PPA.

You’ll help keep pupils engaged and the day running smoothly. The role requires confidence in taking responsibility for a class, strong behaviour management,