Higher Level Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technology and Home Scheme

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Glen Hills Primary School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and ambitious team. The role focuses on teaching support and learning across the school, with opportunities to lead whole-class sessions when required.

The ideal candidate will have strong English and Maths skills, high expectations for student learning, and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• HLTA or qualified teacher with focus on supporting learning.
• Strong English and Maths skills and high expectations for learning.
• Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing are central to practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class teaching when required.
• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support pupil progress.

Skills

English skills

Maths skills

Teamwork

Flexible working

Education

HLTA qualification or teaching qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)Start Date: As soon as possibleSalary: 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 11:59PMInterviews will take place on 20 November 2026

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