HLTA

St James' CofE Academy; Biddenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St James' CE Primary - Primary Phase is seeking a committed and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The HLTA will support teaching and learning across the primary phase, including in the absence of the class teacher.

The successful candidate will have HLTA status or equivalent, strong classroom practice and behaviour management, be flexible, proactive and highly organised, and work well as part of a team while being committed to raising standards and supporting all learners.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Strong classroom practice and behaviour management
• Flexible, proactive and highly organised
• Team player and able to adapt to changing needs
• Committed to raising standards and supporting all learners

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Supporting pupils’ learning across the primary range
• Working with individuals and groups, including pupils with SEND
• Contributing to assessment, planning and pupil progress
• Supporting the wider life of the school

Skills

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

St James' CE Primary - Primary Phase

We are seeking to appoint a committed and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across St James'.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Supporting pupils’ learning across the primary range
• Working with individuals and groups, including pupils with SEND
• Contributing to assessment, planning and pupil progress
• Supporting the wider life of the school

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Has strong classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Is flexible, proactive and highly organised
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to raising standards and supporting all learners

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive and well‑resourced working environment

Start date:

1st September 2026 or ASAP

Visits to the school are welcome.