HLTA

Career Teachers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time position in South Leicestershire. The role involves supporting a Year 5/6 class while working with a highly regarded trust known for its nurturing environment and strategic behavioural support. Candidates should have HLTA status or equivalent qualifications and experience, particularly with Key Stage 2 and children with special educational needs.

Benefits

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra discounts on shops and services

Qualifications

• Experienced HLTA or Teaching Assistant with appropriate qualifications.
• Ability to deliver whole-class lessons and interventions.
• Confident supporting children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 5/6 class teacher with mixed-age group.
• Provide individualised support for children with SEND.
• Deliver whole-class and small-group learning experiences.

Skills

Experience supporting KS2 classes

Experience with SEND

Organised

Teamwork

Education

HLTA status or Level 4 qualification in education

Job description

Career Teachers Leicester

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Full-Time
Location: South Leicestershire, near Lutterworth
Contract: Full-time, 19th March 2025 - End of Academic Year (July 2025)
Salary: Paid to Scale (Based on Qualifications and Experience)
Closing Date: Monday, 11th March 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HLTA to join a small, well-respected primary school near Lutterworth. This full-time role is to support a Year 5/6 class and will start on 19th March 2025, running through to the end of the academic year in July 2025.

The school is part of a highly regarded and supportive trust and has been rated Good by Ofsted. With well-established routines and strong behaviour strategies, this is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing and collaborative environment.

The Role:
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the Year 5/6 class teacher, working with a mixed-age group of pupils.
• Provide targeted support for children with SEND, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Deliver whole-class teaching, small-group work, and 1:1 interventions when required.
• Cover PPA time across different classes, supporting other teachers in the school.
• Assist with planning and preparing resources to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Work closely with the SEND team and class teacher to provide tailored support and interventions.
• Help maintain a positive and structured classroom environment, following well-established behaviour strategies.

About You:
We're looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or has a Level 4 qualification in education.
• Has experience supporting KS2 classes, particularly Year 5/6.
• Has previous experience as an HLTA, Teaching Assistant, or teacher in the UK - this is essential.
• Has experience working with children with SEND, supporting their educational and emotional needs.
• Is confident delivering whole-class lessons, small-group activities, and interventions.
• Is organised, proactive, and adaptable, able to hit the ground running in a busy environment.
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with staff and pupils.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a small, friendly school with a strong community feel.
• Work within a well-established and respected trust in South Leicestershire.
• Enjoy the support of experienced staff and well-established classroom systems.
• Gain valuable experience supporting SEND students and providing PPA cover.
• Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role by Monday, 11th March 2025. Interviews will take place shortly after.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stuart Pratt

07976365142

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.