Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Catcliffe Primary School in Rotherham is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning across year groups.

You will lead whole-class and small-group activities, support pupils including those with SEND, and work with teachers to plan and differentiate lessons.

This permanent, term-time only role offers 32.5 hours per week, a strong professional development program, and the chance to impact many children.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum across key stages.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover lessons and deliver whole class teaching when needed.
• Plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities with teachers.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development, individually or in groups.
• Help pupils with additional needs access the curriculum effectively.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reporting and feedback.
• Manage resources and prepare classrooms for learning activities.
• Occasionally supervise other support staff and colleagues.
• Participate in school activities, meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

HLTA status

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

SEND experience

Teamwork

Job description

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location_on Location Catcliffe Primary School

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Job profile for Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

location_on Catcliffe Primary School 25/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary - £24,411.98-£26,219.50 Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 27/10/2026 Job reference REQ24296

Job description

Location: Catcliffe Primary school

Contract type: Permanent, Term time only

Hours per week: 32.50 per week

Closing Date: 25/11/2026

Interview Date: 02 December 2026

Catcliffe Primary 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 group 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:

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
• 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.

Work

We can offer the successful candidate, high-quality continuing professional development and training, as well as opportunities to innovate, excel and develop.

If you are interested in the position, we are keen to meet you!

Visits are encouraged. Please call the school office on 01709 828598 or e-mail [e-mail] .

We will conduct on online search as part of our due diligence process for shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you during the recruitment process.

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Head Office

Riverside House

Main Street

Rotherham

S60 1AE