HLTA

Academics; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Hemel Hempstead are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis from September. You will support learning across key stages, delivering planned activities when the class teacher is absent and working within the national curriculum.

The role emphasizes safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. The ideal HLTA will have strong primary experience, be confident delivering lessons independently, and collaborate effectively with teachers to

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Strong experience in a primary school setting.
• Ability to deliver lessons independently across year groups.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, groups, or whole classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support planning and assessment of learning in line with the national curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour and a purposeful learning environment.
• Support pupils with SEND, EAL, and varying ability levels.
• Monitor, record and feedback on pupils' progress and achievements.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt learning materials and approaches.
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to pupils' social and emotional development.
• Support classroom routines and contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Uphold safeguarding, wellbeing, and health & safety standards.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary school experience

Lesson delivery

Communication

Teamwork

Child development

Inclusive practice

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Academics are seeking a dedicated and experienced HLTA to join their team on a full-time basis from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated HLTA who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Hemel Hempstead
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, or whole classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supporting the planning and assessment of learning in line with the national curriculum.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a purposeful, engaging learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, EAL, and varying ability levels.
• Monitoring, recording, and feeding back on pupils' progress and achievements.
• Working collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning materials and approaches.
• Providing pastoral support and contributing to pupils' social and emotional development.
• Supporting classroom routines and contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Upholding safeguarding, wellbeing, and health & safety standards at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Strong experience working within a primary school setting.
• Confidence delivering lessons independently across different year groups.
• A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting children to succeed.

What the School Offers

• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative staff team.
• Well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A nurturing and inclusive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.