Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary School – Leicester (LE3)

Justteachers Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers are seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Leicester (LE3) from September 2026. This full-time placement is term-time only, 37.5 hours per week, with pay £105-£125 per day DOE and PAYE (no umbrella deductions).

You will deliver lessons in the absence of the class teacher, support planning, lead interventions, monitor pupil progress, and work with SENCOs to support pupils' academic and emotional development.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience in a primary school.
• Confident delivering lessons and leading activities.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Two school-based references.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teachers with the planning and preparation of lessons and resources.
• Lead small-group and one-to-one interventions to support pupil progress.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, providing feedback where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain positive behaviour and high expectations within the classroom.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet the needs of different abilities.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and the wider support team.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisation

Education

HLTA qualification or relevant experience

Job description

About the role:

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time (37.5 Hours A Week), Term Time Only - Long-Term Placement

Pay: £105-£125 per day DOE (PAYE - no umbrella deductions)

Job Description:

Justteachers are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Leicester, LE3, who are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher
• Support teachers with the planning and preparation of lessons and resources
• Lead small-group and one-to-one interventions to support pupil progress
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, providing feedback where appropriate
• Establish and maintain positive behaviour and high expectations within the classroom
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet the needs of different abilities
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and the wider support team
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development

Pre-requisites:

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience
• Previous experience working within a primary school
• Confident delivering lessons and leading learning activities
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skillsAbility to support pupils across different year groups
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Two school-based references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Right to Work in the UK
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare