Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Glen Hills Primary; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technology and Home Scheme

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Glen Hills Primary School in Leicester is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning across the school. The role is suitable for an experienced HLTA or a qualified teacher seeking a focused teaching support position.

The successful candidate will lead whole-class sessions when required, demonstrate strong English and Maths skills, and maintain high expectations for pupil learning and behaviour. Commitment to safeguarding and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Is confident leading whole-class teaching when required.
• Has strong English and Maths skills.
• Holds high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.
• Is passionate about supporting children to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Glen Hills Primary School.
• Lead whole-class teaching when required and model high standards.
• Support pupils’ wellbeing, safeguarding and engagement in lessons.

Skills

Whole-class teaching

English

Maths

Education

HLTA or qualified teacher

Job description

# Higher Level Teaching AssistantEmployer: Glen Hills Primary SchoolLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeContract Length: Fixed-term until Aug 2027Salary: £15.31 per hour Grade 8, Point 15Posted: 30th October 2026Expires: 15th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581939Job Reference: HLTA26* Share :* Print**Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)****Start Date: As soon as possible****Salary: Grade 8, Point 15 £15.31 per hour****Hours: Up to 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year). Flexible working hours to be considered.****Contract: Fixed-term until August 2027, with the possibility of becoming permanent subject to funding and staffing requirements.**Glen Hills Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious school with a strong community spirit, dedicated staff and enthusiastic pupils. We are looking to appoint an outstanding HLTA to join our experienced team and support teaching and learning across the school.This role would suit an experienced HLTA or a qualified teacher looking for a role focused on teaching and supporting learning, without the wider responsibilities of a class teaching post.**We are looking for someone who:*** Is confident leading whole-class teaching when required.* Has strong English and Maths skills.* Holds high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.* Is passionate about supporting children to succeed.* Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.* Is flexible, adaptable and works well as part of a team.* Has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the heart of their practice.**We can offer:*** Friendly, supportive and experienced colleagues.* Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning.* High-quality training and professional development.* Trust-wide collaboration and CPD through Symphony Learning Trust.* A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing.* Free on-site parking.* Cycle to Work Scheme.* Technology and Home Scheme.* Employee discounts and wellbeing support.* The opportunity to work across a network of 20 Trust schools.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.**The closing date for the position is 15 November 2026 11:59PM****Interviews will take place on 20 November 2026**### AttachmentsJob Description and Person Specification HLTAGH Application Supporting Document### Safeguarding Statement:Glen Hills Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be sought for all short-listed candidates and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. References will be requested immediately for short listed candidates. Applicants will be checked against the prohibited list and asked to complete a childcare disqualification form.