Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) FT/PT

Eteach International; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalford Infant School in Guildford is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA to take on varied teaching responsibilities for Nursery to Year 2. You will deliver lessons, run interventions, and support teachers with planned and emergency cover while maintaining high expectations.

You will support pupils with SEND, help them access the curriculum, and contribute to inclusive practice across the school. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures are a priority.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or HLTA qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive school team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Provide planned and emergency short-term teacher cover when needed.
• Deliver targeted interventions, particularly for pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum and develop independence.
• Assess learning and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support early reading, phonics, writing and mathematics.
• Help pupils develop positive learning behaviours.
• Contribute to inclusive practice across the school.
• Support pupils during lunch and playtimes.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

HLTA status

HLTA qualification

SEND experience

Teamwork

Job description

EmployerShalford Infant SchoolLocationGuildford, Surrey (Remote working)Contract TypeFixed term contractHoursFull Time, Part Time, Term TimeContract Length1 year with possible extensionSalaryLP6 £32,520 FTE Actual F/T 25,216.-Posted25th September 2026Expires15th October 2026 11:59 AMStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1576315Job ReferenceSHF_2627_HLTA1HLTA Full-time or part-time | 8:30am–3:30pmAre you an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career? Are you confident leading learning, working with groups and taking responsibility for a class when required?Do you have a passion for supporting children with SEND and helping every child achieve their full potential? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA to take on a varied role with genuine responsibility for teaching and learning. You will work closely with class teachers and the leadership team to support children across Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Alongside classroom support and targeted interventions, you will deliver teaching to individuals, groups and, when required, whole classes. The role will include both planned teacher cover and short-notice emergency cover, so you will need to be confident managing a class, delivering purposeful learning and maintaining high expectations. You will also have opportunities to deliver targeted interventions and small-group teaching tailored to children's individual needs.The role will include:Delivering planned lessons and learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes;Providing planned and emergency short-term teacher cover;Working closely with class teachers to ensure continuity of learning;Delivering targeted interventions, particularly for pupils with SEND;Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and develop independence;Assessing learning and providing feedback to teachers;Supporting early reading, phonics, writing and mathematics;Helping pupils develop positive learning behaviours;Contributing to the development of inclusive practice across the school;Supporting pupils during lunchtime and playtimes; andContributing to the wider life of our school.We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold HLTA status or an HLTA qualification, although this is not essential.What are we looking for?We are looking for someone who is:Confident and capable in the classroom;Passionate about helping children learn and achieve;Able to establish positive and nurturing relationships with young children;Able to adapt teaching and learning to meet different needs;Calm and confident when managing a class;Able to use assessment to identify and respond to pupils' needs;Flexible, proactive and willing to use their initiative; andCommitted to working collaboratively as part of a team.You will be joining a supportive team that is ambitious for its children and committed to developing its staff. This is a particularly exciting time to join us as we continue to develop our approach to inclusion and strengthen opportunities for children with SEND.Shalford Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment procedures.Privacy NoticeSep 26 HLTASafeguarding Statement:Shalford Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.