Higher Level Teaching Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Hartshorne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Hall Junior School is seeking a motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community. The role covers leading whole-class teaching, supporting small groups and individuals, and helping all pupils reach their potential.

You will work with class teachers to plan and deliver differentiated activities, support pupils with SEND, monitor progress, and contribute to professional development through school meetings and collaboration.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Ability to adapt learning for individual needs; SEND experience desirable.
• Good organisational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing cover lessons and delivering whole-class teaching when needed.
• Plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help pupils with SEND to access the curriculum.
• Monitor pupil progress and give feedback to teachers.
• Manage learning resources and prepare classrooms.
• Supervise other support staff or TAs when required.
• Participate in meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary curriculum

Classroom management

Differentiated learning

SEND support

Job description

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Old Hall Junior 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 thecurriculum 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.