HLTA

Talent Recruitment Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a temporary role in a primary school. The HLTA will deliver pre-planned lessons, support teachers, and provide targeted assistance to pupils, particularly in literacy and maths. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a primary school setting, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. Join a friendly school environment where your contributions will make a difference in pupils' learning.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive school environment

Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning

Chance to collaborate closely with experienced teaching staff

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a HLTA in a primary school setting.
• A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and cover classes across various year groups.
• Provide targeted support to pupils, particularly in key subjects such as literacy and maths.
• Communicate positively with parents about pupil progress when required.

Skills

Confidence delivering lessons across all primary year groups

Strong communication and organisational skills

Proactive and flexible approach to learning

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Blackburn Primary School

Are you a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a rewarding temporary role in a welcoming primary school near Oswaldtwistle? We are seeking a dedicated professional to support pupils and teachers across a range of year groups.

About the Role

As a HLTA, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school by:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and covering classes across various year groups
• Supporting teachers by easing workload pressures, allowing more time for lesson planning and marking
• Assisting with lesson planning and evaluating pupil progress
• Providing targeted support to pupils, particularly in key subjects such as literacy, reading and maths
• Working closely with class teachers to ensure all lessons are engaging, effective and inclusive
• Handling relevant paperwork and contributing to assessments
• Communicating positively with parents about pupil progress when required
• Acting as a strong role model, encouraging positive behaviour and a love of learning

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience working as a HLTA in a primary school setting
• Confidence delivering lessons across all primary year groups
• A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, flexible and supportive approach to learning
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and innovative teaching ideas

Why Join This School?

• Friendly and supportive school environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning
• Varied role working across multiple year groups
• Chance to collaborate closely with experienced teaching staff

If you're passionate about supporting children's learning and thrive in a dynamic primary school setting, we'd love to hear from you.