Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD opportunities

MyTP portal

Dedicated consultant

Safeguarding focus

Career progression

Job summary

Teaching Personnel and a friendly primary school in Cambridge are seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a part-time role starting September 2026.

You will deliver targeted interventions, lead lessons in the absence of the class teacher, and support pupils across the curriculum to maximise progress. This position offers a supportive team, access to free CPD, and ongoing guidance from an Education Consultant through Teaching Personnel.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or substantial classroom experience required.
• Experience delivering lessons and interventions across primary year groups preferred.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and inclusive practice essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and small group support to raise attainment.
• Lead planned activities and whole-class lessons when the class teacher is absent.
• Support pupils across the curriculum and monitor progress with feedback to staff.
• Assist with lesson preparation, resources, and classroom organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to support pupil success.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Classroom experience

Lesson delivery

Interventions

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) | Part-Time | Cambridge

Location: Cambridge
Start Date: Immediately - September 2026
Hours: Part-Time

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next opportunity?

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Cambridge to recruit a dedicated HLTA for a part-time position starting in September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment where staff are valued, pupils are encouraged to thrive, and professional development is actively promoted.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, delivering targeted interventions, and leading lessons when required to help maximise pupil progress and achievement.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver targeted interventions and small group support sessions to raise attainment
• Lead planned learning activities and whole-class lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Support pupils across the curriculum, helping them to achieve their academic and personal goals
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and resource creation
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to support pupil success

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds a HLTA qualification or has substantial classroom experience
• Has experience supporting learning within a primary school setting
• Is confident delivering lessons and interventions across different year groups
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
• Is proactive, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children's development
• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay rates
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Hassle-free administration through the myTP portal
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Education Consultant
• A safeguarding-first approach to education recruitment
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience and progress within the education sector

Safeguarding Statement

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

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’ this 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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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’ this 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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.