Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

High View Primary Learning Centre seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide weekly PPA and management cover across the school, covering Nursery to Year 6. The role involves whole-class teaching, groups and individual pupils within a friendly, supportive team.

The HLTA must hold a HLTA qualification and be flexible to work across the curriculum. It is a fixed term post until 31 August 2027, 30 hours per week term time plus 2 inset days, with weekly preparation time and opportunities for

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification required.
• Provide weekly PPA and management cover.
• Teach and support learning across curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PPA and management cover across school.
• Teach and support learning in multiple year groups (Nursery–Year 6).
• Work with staff to support behaviour and learning in all curriculum areas.

Skills

PPA delivery

Management cover

Whole class teaching

Team player

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Grade 6 - £32,578 to £35,570 (£22,630 to £24,708 pro-rata) | High View Primary Learning Centre

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

To start as soon as possible – fixed term until 31 st August 2027

30 hours per week term time only plus 2 Inset days (flexibility in working hours required)

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teacher Assistant to provide weekly PPA and Management Cover across school. High View Primary is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join our friendly, vibrant and dedicated team . The successful candidate will be covering whole class teaching, groups and individual pupils.

We are seeking to appoint a HLTA to deliver aspects of the school’s curriculum, both timetabled and extra-curricular. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and support teaching and learning in other curriculum areas, across the school, as required as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate will be required to work throughout school with children of differing abilities and ages (Nursery – Year 6).

We are seeking to appoint a flexible team player who is able to work with all members of the school’s community across High View Primary Learning Centre. They will need to be well motivated, tenacious and be confident enough to use their own initiative. In addition, they must have a firm but fair manner and a genuine desire to support the individual development of the children with whom they work. They will be expected to uphold all the school policies and procedures, paying particular attention to the positive behaviour and reward strategies. The successful candidate will be given the support of a caring school team. Weekly preparation time will also be given.

The posts require a HLTA qualification.

High View Primary Learning Centre is part of The Every Child Matters Academy Trust. The Trust is deeply committed to investing in its people. We offer high-quality professional development, strong networks of support and genuine opportunities for career growth.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 1 st October 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews will take place week commencing 12 th October 2026.

High View Primary Learning Centre is part of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and works in close partnership with other schools within the Trust. The successful candidate will, if requested and agreed to, be willing to work in other schools within the Every Child Matters Academy Trust.

High View Primary Learning Centre 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. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

In accordance with advice issued in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of the shortlisting process schools will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Grade 6 - £32,578 to £35,570 (£22,630 to £24,708 pro-rata) | High View Primary Learning Centre

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