Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - PPA Cover

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Teaching Personnel consultan

Competitive PAYE rates

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a friendly primary school in Blackpool. The role focuses on PPA coverage across year groups, delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment while teachers plan and assess.

The successful candidate will have HLTA status or substantial HLTA experience, strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, and excellent classroom management.

Qualifications

• Hold HLTA status or significant HLTA experience.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Experience delivering lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Adaptable, proactive and committed to pupil achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 during PPA time.
• Manage whole-class learning independently and confidently.
• Support pupils of all abilities to access the curriculum and make progress.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs, including those with SEND.
• Work closely with class teachers to ensure continuity of learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain high expectations.
• Support intervention groups where required.

Skills

HLTA status

Curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

PPA delivery

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Location: Blackpool
Start Date: After October Half Term
Contract: Full Time

A warm, welcoming and supportive primary school in Blackpool is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team after the October half term.

This rewarding role will focus primarily on PPA cover, providing high-quality teaching and learning across a range of year groups. The school is looking for a confident HLTA with strong curriculum knowledge who can step into the classroom, deliver engaging lessons, and maintain a positive learning environment while teachers undertake their planning, preparation and assessment time.

The school prides itself on its nurturing ethos, dedicated staff team, and commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 during PPA time.
• Managing whole-class learning independently and confidently.
• Supporting pupils of all abilities to access the curriculum and make progress.
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet the needs of individual learners, including those with SEND.
• Working closely with class teachers to ensure continuity of learning.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining high expectations throughout the school.
• Supporting intervention groups where required.

• Hold HLTA status or have significant experience working at HLTA level.
• Possess strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Be confident delivering lessons across a range of year groups.
• Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be adaptable, proactive and committed to supporting pupil achievement.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional approach to working as part of a school team.

• Opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive primary school.
• Varied role covering different classes and year groups.
• Chance to utilise and develop your curriculum knowledge.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE.

This position would suit an experienced HLTA or an accomplished Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in their career within a welcoming school environment.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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