Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Penbridge Junior School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover PPA and provide training support across Infant and Junior sections. The role is 31.83 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, on a fixed-term contract to August 2027.

HLTA qualification is desirable, with DBS check required and right to work in the UK. You will work alongside class teachers to raise pupil attainment, promote independence and social inclusion, and support individuals or small groups

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting all learners.
• Team player with initiative and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons to cover PPA time and training.
• Support pupils or groups to access the curriculum and engage in learning.
• Work with class teachers to raise attainment and promote inclusion.
• Contribute to classroom-based and wider school activities.

Skills

Inclusive education

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

HLTA qualification (desirable)

Job description

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant post sits at Penbridge Junior School and works across the Infant and Junior Schools, on a fixed-term contract running to August 2027. The work centres on delivering cover lessons for teachers' PPA time and training, and on working alongside class teachers to raise pupils' attainment. The role is 31.83 hours a week over 39 weeks a year, and an HLTA qualification is desirable but candidates can be working towards one. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Deliver lessons to cover teachers' PPA time and training
• Work alongside class teachers to raise pupils' learning and attainment, promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Support individual pupils or small groups to access the curriculum and engage actively in learning
• Play a role in both classroom-based and wider school activities

Experience

• Previous experience in Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to inclusive education, with the ability to support all learners
• Team player with initiative, able to work collaboratively and independently
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for building relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• HLTA qualification, or willingness to work towards one

What’s offered

• Career development through staff development days, conferences, apprenticeships and progression pathways
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Private healthcare scheme
• Free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers
• Referral scheme, Long Service Awards and TSTARS Recognition Programme
• TSAT Benefits Portal with supermarket cashback, dental insurance, Cycle to Work and discounted gym membership
• Blue Light Card discounts