Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Littlehampton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working (part-time, term-time

Blue Light Card benefits

Well-being support

Career growth within multi-schoolTrust

Job summary

White Meadows Primary Academy in Littlehampton is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover classes using planned activities and resources. This permanent, term-time role (38 weeks) offers a 31.25-hour week and requires supporting pupils to advance learning while building positive relationships with families and staff.

Familiarity with Level 2 English and Maths is essential, along with prior school-based experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths at minimum
• Experience in a school setting preferred
• Good written and spoken English
• Able to plan and resource when covering a class
• Organised and flexible approach to work

Responsibilities

• Cover classes using planned activities and resources
• Move children’s learning forward
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and professionals
• Meet children’s individual needs flexibly

Skills

English proficiency

Math understanding

Effective communicator

Planning & resources

Organization & flexibility

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

This higher level teaching assistant post sits at White Meadows Primary Academy, a school in the REAch2 Academy Trust. The work centres on covering classes with planned activities and moving pupils' learning forward. The post is permanent and term-time only over 38 weeks, with a 31.25-hour week. Fit depends on Level 2 English and Maths and prior school experience, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Cover classes using planning and resources
• Move children's learning on
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and professionals
• Meet children's individual needs flexibly

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above in English and Maths

Experience

• Previous experience working effectively in a school setting

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and spoken English
• General understanding of Maths
• Effective communicator
• Able to plan and resource when covering a class
• Organised and flexible in the way they work

Other

• Passionate about securing positive outcomes for children
• Reliable and willing to support the school

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• Professional development and CPD opportunities
• Flexible working considered on an individual basis, including part time, term-time and home working
• Blue Light Card offers and employee perks
• Well-being and employee assistance support for staff and families
• Career growth opportunities within a multi-school trust