High Level Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lainesmead Primary School is seeking a confident and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (or experienced Teaching Assistant with class-cover experience) to join our team. The role focuses on providing high-quality class cover across the school from Nursery to Year 6, supporting continuity of learning and building positive relationships with children and colleagues.

We welcome applicants with real experience in whole-class cover, a proactive approach and the ability to adapt to different

Qualifications

• Has recent experience of successfully providing whole-class cover.
• Demonstrates strong classroom practice and high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Can adapt quickly to different age groups, routines and teaching styles.
• Builds positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Is flexible, positive and proactive in supporting the needs of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality class cover across the school – from Nursery to Year 6.
• Maintain continuity of learning and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Step confidently into different classrooms and support varied teaching styles.

Skills

Classroom cover experience

Strong classroom practice

Adaptability across age groups

Building positive relationships

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Start date: January 2027 Salary: NJC M1-6 Grade (Depending on experience) Contract: Permanent Hours: 30 hours 45 minutes per week. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8.20 am–3.30 pm Wednesday: 8.20 am–4.35 pm, including the staff meeting Friday: 8.20 am–1.45 pm. At Lainesmead, we believe every child should strive, achieve and excel so that they can believe in a limitless future. We are a warm, inclusive and values-led school where teamwork, kindness and ambition go hand in hand. We are looking to appoint a confident and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant, or an experienced Teaching Assistant with proven class-cover experience, to join our team. The key responsibility of this role is to provide high-quality class cover across the school – from Nursery to Year 6. This role is varied, exciting and rewarding. You’ll be part of a supportive staff team who share ideas, celebrate successes and pull together to make every day count for our children. Because you’ll provide class cover across all year groups, you’ll get to work with every child in the school and watch them grow and flourish as they move through their Lainesmead journey. The ability to step confidently into different classrooms, maintain continuity of learning and quickly build positive relationships is essential.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced cover supervisors, teaching assistants or HLTAs with class-cover experience
• Teachers (including ECTs) seeking a broad range of classroom experience across the school

We are seeking someone who:

• Has recent experience of successfully providing whole-class cover
• Demonstrates strong classroom practice and high expectations for behaviour and learning
• Can adapt quickly to different age groups, routines and teaching styles
• Builds positive relationships with children and colleagues
• Is flexible, positive and proactive in supporting the needs of the school

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who love learning
• A friendly, collaborative staff team who look out for one another
• Real opportunities to develop your skills and take on new challenges
• Support and mentoring from experienced teachers and leaders
• The chance to make a difference across the whole school and see every child progress
• An inclusive, nurturing environment where wellbeing and laughter are valued

Closing date: 9am 9.11.26 Interviews: 18.11.26 Visits to the school are warmly encouraged – please contact the school office to arrange a time to meet us and see what makes Lainesmead such a special place to work.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Lainesmead Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure, Disqualification Declaration and proof of Right to Work in the UK. References will be called and checked prior to interview (if you do not wish us to call references prior to interview please make this clear on your application). Any offer of appointment will be subject to receipt of entirely satisfactory references and medical pre-employment checks. Proof of qualifications will be required and failure to disclose any other required information may render applicants liable to disqualification or dismissal if appointed, were the failure to come to light. Therefore it is imperative that you provide all relevant information requested in order to meet this safeguarding commitment.