Higher Level Teaching Assistant SPJHL1

SAMpeople; Alfreton CP; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerlea Park Junior School is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community. The role involves leading whole-class teaching, supporting small groups and individual learners, with a focus on helping all pupils reach their potential.

You will provide cover lessons, collaborate with class teachers, and support pupils' academic, social, emotional and behavioural development, including SEND pupils to access the curriculum effectively.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent essential.
• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) essential.
• Educated to a minimum of Level 3 essential.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies essential.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum including literacy and numeracy strategies essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing cover lessons and delivering whole-class teaching when needed (e.g. PPA cover or short-term teacher absence).
• Working with class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development, individually or in groups.
• Helping pupils with SEND to access the curriculum effectively.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, giving feedback to teachers and contributing to reporting.
• Managing learning resources, preparing classrooms and ensuring learning environments are well set up.
• Supervising other support staff or TAs when required.
• Participating in school activities, meetings and professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English (A-C)

Educated to Level 3

Job description

Somerlea Park Junior School is looking for a motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community.

This role offers a varied mix of responsibilities, from leading whole-class teaching to supporting small groups and individual learners, with a particular focus on helping all pupils achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing cover lessons and delivering whole-class teaching when needed (e.g. PPA cover or short-term teacher absence).

Working collaboratively with class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities.

Supporting pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development, individually or in groups.

Helping pupils with additional needs (SEND) to access thecurriculum effectively.

Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, giving feedback to teachers and contributing to reporting.

Managing learning resources, preparing classrooms, and ensuring learning environments are well set up.

Sometimes supervising other support staff or TAs, guiding less experienced colleagues.

Participating in school-wide activities, meetings, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

Essential skills and qualities: HLTA status or equivalent qualities:

Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and experience across key stage(s).

Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.

Ability to adapt learning for individual needs; experience with SEND is desirable.

Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.

A flexible and positive attitude, willing to pitch in where needed.

Why you’ll want to work here:

We are a friendly and caring school, committed to making sure every child is supported and valued.

Opportunity to develop professionally, with support from senior leadership.

A chance to shape and influence learning across different year groups, not just one class.

Qualifications

Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications or experience essential

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Educated to a minimum of level 3 essential

CPD / Training

Understanding of behaviour management strategies essential

. Knowledge & understanding of the National Curriculum including the literacy and numeracy strategies. essential

Knowledge of the requirements of the national literacy and numeracy strategies essential

Understanding of First Aid procedures.

Experience

Experience of teaching whole classes. essential

Evidence of specialism in specific curriculum areas or areas of learning difficulty essential

A minimum of two years’ experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an educational setting. essential

Attend training as appropriate and training relevant to the post, including behaviour management and Child Protection training. essential

Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C). essential

Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3 essential

Personal Attributes

Ability to supervise pupils effectively both in and out of school in line with the school’s behaviour policy. essential

Ability and willingness to work constructively as part of a team essential

Ability to organise, lead and motivate others essential

Able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children and young people. essential

Sound IT skills to support learning and maintain electronic information systems essential

Good organisational and time management skills essential

Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationships with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts. essential

Effective oral and written communication skills essential

Ability to use your own initiative and work flexibly essential

. Ability to work in partnership with parents and teachers essential

Ability to provide a good role model for young pupils essential

Ability to help children and young people to transfer their learning to other parts of their lives essential

Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner essential

. Ability to organise the classroom activities e.g. preparing and setting out resources and implementing strategies for Teaching and Learning. essential

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.