Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Werrington Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking an experienced HLTA to work 18.75 hours a week from Tuesday to Thursday on a fixed-term contract until the end of August 2027. The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate students while being committed to educational excellence and inclusion. This role offers a supportive environment within a dedicated team of educators.

Benefits

Lovely working environment

Friendly and supportive colleagues

Excellent CPD and support

Commitment to staff well-being

Qualifications

• Recent experience of holding HLTA post in a primary school.
• Able to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the school.
• Willingness to take on whole class teaching cover at short notice.
• Play a key role in learning delivery and support.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen to extend own learning through CPD.
• Willing to promote school vision and ethos.

Skills

Experience in a primary school

Strong relationship development

Flexibility and sensitivity

Whole class teaching cover

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to professional development

Promotion of school vision and ethos

Job description

We are a happy and successful Primary School located in Werrington to the North of Peterborough. A founding member of the Soke Education Trust - a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) which includes Wittering, Alderman Jacobs, John Clare, Gunthorpe and Northborough Primary Schools.

We are seeking an experienced HLTA for 3 days a week Tuesday - Thursday, 18.75 hours, on a fixed term contract up to 31/08/2027.

Are you energetic, hardworking and enthusiastic, and committed to supporting children achieve educational excellence and inclusion? Do you want to inspire, motivate and make a difference within a team of like-minded, dedicated staff?

Requirements

• has recent experience of holding this post in a primary school
• can develop strong relationships with all key stakeholders, especially the children
• can be flexible and sensitive to the needs of the school
• is happy to take on whole class teaching cover, including at short notice
• can play a key role in the delivery and support of learning
• is able to work effectively in a team
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• is keen to extend their own learning, participating in continued professional development
• is willing to promote the vision and ethos of the school.

Benefits

• a lovely working environment
• welcoming, friendly and supportive colleagues
• a chance to “shine”
• excellent CPD and support
• a committed and happy team to work alongside
• a school committed to staff well-being

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS and employment checks will be required as part of this recruitment.