Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Springhead Park Primary School; Alkerden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Springhead Park Primary School is hiring a Teaching Assistant to support learning across the primary curriculum. You will plan, prepare and deliver engaging activities for the class and targeted groups, while monitoring progress and maintaining a positive learning environment.

You will work closely with teachers to support pupils with SEN, contribute to confidentiality, and develop your practice. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant/HLTA (or equivalent) is ideal, with a proactive, friendly approach

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills are a must.
• Excellent communication to build rapport with children and parents/carers.
• Experience across the primary curriculum, including SEN support.
• Ideally working towards NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant/HLTA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities for the class and groups/individuals.
• Monitor, assess and record pupils' progress and development.
• Lead the classroom in the teacher's absence to keep learning on track.
• Support effective classroom management alongside the class teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver individualised plans for pupils with SEN.

Skills

Strong literacy/numeracy

Communication skills

Planning/organizing

Self-motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistants/HLTA (or equivalent)

Job description

The Role

Working closely alongside our teachers, you'll help pupils become confident, independent learners who stay focused and engaged.

Day to day, you will:

• Planning, preparing and delivering engaging learning activities, both to the whole class and to small groups or individuals needing targeted support
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupils' progress and development
• Leading the classroom in the teacher's absence, keeping learning consistent and on track
• Supporting effective classroom management alongside the class teacher
• Working with teachers to design and deliver individualised plans for pupils with special educational needs

Above all, you'll help create a classroom where every child feels included, supported, and able to succeed.

About You

You're passionate about education and driven to help every child reach their full potential. You bring energy, organisation, and self-motivation to everything you do, along with the communication skills to build genuine rapport with children and parents/carers alike. Strong literacy and numeracy skills are a must, as is a real commitment to making learning irresistible — while staying flexible enough to adapt your approach to each child's needs.

You'll also be professional, trustworthy, and committed to developing your own practice, with a good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

Ideally, you'll hold an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants/HLTA qualification (or equivalent) — or be working towards one — with experience across the primary curriculum, including supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

About Us

We're proud to offer:

• An ambitious school leadership team committed to staff professional development and wellbeing
• A dedicated, professional, and determined staff team
• Highly motivated, happy children who are keen to learn and grow
• A genuine, whole-school commitment to staff wellbeing
• Excellent resources and vibrant, well-equipped teaching spaces