Higher Level Teaching Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Eckington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkhill Infant and Nursery School is seeking a motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community. The role involves leading whole-class teaching, supporting small groups and individuals, and helping pupils reach their full potential.

Key duties include PPA cover, planning differentiated activities with class teachers, and supporting SEND pupils to access the curriculum.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualities.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum across key stage(s).
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt learning for individual needs; SEND experience desirable.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing cover lessons and delivering whole-class teaching when needed (e.g. PPA cover or short-term teacher absence).
• Working collaboratively with class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development, individually or in groups.
• Helping pupils with additional needs (SEND) to access the curriculum effectively.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, giving feedback to teachers and contributing to reporting.
• Managing learning resources, preparing classrooms, and ensuring learning environments are well set up.
• Sometimes supervising other support staff or TAs, guiding less experienced colleagues.
• Participating in school-wide activities, meetings, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Differentiated learning

SEND experience

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Birkhill Infant and Nursery School is looking for a motivated and experienced

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community.

This role offers a varied mix of responsibilities, from leading whole-class teaching to supporting small groups and individual learners, with a particular focus on helping all pupils achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing cover lessons and delivering whole-class teaching when needed (e.g. PPA cover or short-term teacher absence).
• Working collaboratively with class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development, individually or in groups.
• Helping pupils with additional needs (SEND) to access the curriculum effectively.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, giving feedback to teachers and contributing to reporting.
• Managing learning resources, preparing classrooms, and ensuring learning environments are well set up.
• Sometimes supervising other support staff or TAs, guiding less experienced colleagues.
• Participating in school-wide activities, meetings, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

Essential skills and qualities: HLTA status or equivalent qualities:

• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and experience across key stage(s).
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt learning for individual needs; experience with SEND is desirable.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible and positive attitude, willing to pitch in where needed.

Why you'll want to work here:

We are a friendly and caring school, committed to making sure every child is supported and valued.

Opportunity to develop professionally, with support from senior leadership.

A chance to shape and influence learning across different year groups, not just one class.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01246 433205 or email