HLTA

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,601 - 11,123; Part time

Job summary

The Bishop William Ward CE (VA) Primary School in Colchester is seeking an HLTA to join our team. You will work with teachers to support learning activities for classes, groups and individuals, and you may cover classes when the teacher is absent, delivering pre‑prepared plans and assessing progress.

The role is part-time (17.25 hours, 3 days, including Wednesday), starting 3 November 2026. Interviews are on 16 September 2026 and applications close 9 July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children in a school setting.
• Passionate about learning and able to encourage our children to become happy, respectful, lifelong learners.
• Committed to your own professional development.
• A strong team member.
• Able to maintain a calm, purposeful working environment built on mutual respect.
• Able to develop positive relationships with our children.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning activities for classes, groups and individuals.
• Cover classes as required in the absence of the teacher. Deliver pre‑prepared lesson plans, progress pupils’ learning and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Calm working environment

Relationship building

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3324-119 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5

Position Start Date: 03/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 07/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 16th September 2026

17.25 hours, the post is for 3 days to be negotiated with the successful candidate (must include a Wednesday).

Salary: £10,601 - £11,123 (actual salary) depending on experience and current pay point.

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join our team.

Key responsibilities

• Work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning activities for classes, groups and individuals.
• Cover classes as required in the absence of the teacher. Deliver pre‑prepared lesson plans, progress pupils’ learning and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced in working with children in a school setting.
• Passionate about learning and able to encourage our children to become happy, respectful, lifelong learners.
• Committed to your own professional development.
• A strong team member.
• Able to maintain a calm, purposeful working environment built on mutual respect.
• Able to develop positive relationships with our children.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our school office to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding

The Bishop William Ward CE (VA) Primary School is committed to safeguarding principles and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the successful applicant will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, online checks and medical clearance.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Contact

Toby Bull

Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4AT

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]