HLTA

Sidney Stringer Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Radford Primary Academy in Coventry is seeking a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching staff and students. Under guidance, you will deliver care and learning activities, help with class management and provide support for pupils, including those with special educational needs.

The role may include after-school duties and requires calm, patient work with children, strong numeracy and literacy, and good interpersonal skills. Term-time, part-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• NVQ 3 or above.
• Evidence of having worked with children.
• Positive interest in working with children.
• Knowledge of policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.
• Ability to work calmly and with patience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake care and learning programmes to support individuals or groups.
• Assist the teacher in managing the class and activities.
• Support after-school provision.

Skills

Numeracy & literacy

NVQ 3+

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 3 or above

Job description

# HLTAEmployer: Radford Primary AcademyLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 4 £3,987 - £4,532Posted: 10th September 2026Expires: 25th September 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573194Job Reference: HLTA* Share :* PrintWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic HLTA to join our team.**Job overview**Under the instruction/guidance of class teacher and within the overall ethos of the Academy, undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specific support for those with special education needs. Enable access to learning for children and assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or in other teaching areas. To support after school provision.**Job requirements*** Good numeracy/literacy skills* NVQ 3 or above.* Evidence of having worked with children in some capacity* A positive interest in working with children* Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.* Ability to work calmly and with patience* Good interpersonal and communication skills* Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues**Working hours**6.5 hours per week - 8.30am to 3.30pm 1 day a week- Term time only**Why join us?**As a HLTA within Radford Primary Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.**Interview date - Monday 28th September 2026**### AttachmentsRad HLTA 2026 8.30 -3.30.docx\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Radford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.