Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,295 - 23,062; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education are seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Great Clacton from September. The role is full-time and suitable for a confident HLTA who can lead lessons, deliver interventions and cover classes when required.

You will work across the primary age range, supporting pupils' learning and developing phonics, English and maths, while maintaining strong behaviour management and positive relationships with staff and pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience as HLTA or teaching assistant in primary settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons during teacher absence.
• Lead small-group interventions in English and maths.
• Support phonics and early reading sessions.
• Provide targeted one-to-one support.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs.
• Assist with classroom and behaviour management.
• Prepare learning resources.
• Monitor pupil progress and feed back to teachers.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive primary school environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Interventions

Phonics support

English

Maths

Education

HLTA qualification

Experience as HLTA/TA

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Great Clacton

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Great Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea
• Full-time position
• September start
• Long-term opportunity
• £110–£125 per day
• Primary school setting

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Great Clacton is looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join its team from September.

This full-time position would suit a confident HLTA who has experience supporting pupils across the primary age range and is comfortable leading lessons, delivering interventions and covering classes when required.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the senior leadership team to support teaching and learning throughout the school.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering planned lessons to classes during teacher absence
• Leading small-group interventions in English and maths
• Supporting phonics and early reading sessions
• Providing targeted one-to-one support
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Assisting with classroom and behaviour management
• Preparing learning resources
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teachers
• Helping maintain a positive and inclusive primary school environment

The successful candidate may work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, depending on their experience and the needs of the school.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Requirements

The primary school in Great Clacton is looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as an HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant
• Holds an HLTA qualification or has strong class-cover experience
• Is confident leading lessons and managing a classroom
• Has good knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Can deliver interventions in phonics, English and maths
• Has strong communication and behaviour-management skills
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Is reliable, adaptable and professional
• Can commit to a full-time position from September

Applicants should have an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to complete a new DBS application.

About the Primary School

This is a friendly and inclusive primary school based in Great Clacton, with a supportive leadership team and a strong focus on pupil development.

The school is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can become a reliable member of the team and confidently support pupils across the school.