High Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time, permanent position in Central Salisbury. Start date is September 2026 and salary is competitive, dependent on experience.

The role focuses on supporting Key Stage 2 across the school, delivering lessons, covering classes when needed, and working closely with teachers to plan engaging sessions. A dedicated, proactive HLTA with strong communication skills is required.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or has relevant experience.
• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting Key Stage 2.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable, proactive and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and cover classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.
• Work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to assessment, pupil progress and classroom organisation.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Primary school experience

KS2 experience

Communication skills

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Central Salisbury
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Central Salisbury is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA or an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, with a particular focus on Key Stage 2.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver planned lessons and cover classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.
• Work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to assessment, pupil progress, and classroom organisation.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or has relevant experience in a similar role.
• Has previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Has experience supporting or working within Key Stage 2.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is adaptable, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.