Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Somerlea Park Junior School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community. The role involves leading parts of the curriculum, supporting small groups and individual learners, and contributing to pupil progress and well-being.

The HLTA will work collaboratively with class teachers to plan differentiated activities, manage classrooms and assist pupils with SEND to access learning.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• Organised, communicative and collaborative

Responsibilities

• Provide cover lessons and deliver whole-class teaching when needed.
• Plan, prepare and deliver differentiated activities with class teachers.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist pupils with additional needs (SEND) to access the curriculum.
• Monitor progress and contribute to reporting with feedback to teachers.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary curriculum

Classroom management

SEND experience desirable

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Somerlea Park 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.