HLTA

Spaldwick Primary School; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Spaldwick Primary School is seeking an HLTA for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role is 19.5 hours per week, 08:30–15:30, three days per week, term time plus two training days (38.4 weeks per year). You will deliver whole-class and small-group teaching, lead interventions and support learning across year groups.

The successful candidate will have HLTA qualification or equivalent, strong teaching skills and a collaborative approach to school improvement within a warm village setting.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong classroom experience across more than one year group.
• Ability to deliver planned curriculum and lead interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned curriculum activities for a whole class or identified groups, including class cover for PPA and sickness.
• Prepare lessons and resources with teachers and senior staff.
• Lead targeted interventions to improve reading, writing and maths attainment.
• Provide clear feedback to pupils, parents and teachers and assist with progress monitoring.
• Support behaviour management and inclusion to create a safe learning environment.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Classroom experience

Interventions

Assessment

Education

Equivalent professional qualification

Job description

HLTA

Salary: NJC Scale TA Level 4, points 12 to 15 (£28,598 to £31,022 per annum FTE). Actual salary £14,518.98 per annum on point 12 (pay award pending)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract to cover a maternity leave. 19.5 hours per week - 08.30 to 15.30, 3 days per week. Term time plus 2 training days in September and October (38.4 weeks per year).

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Spaldwick Primary School, Spaldwick, Huntingdon

Are you an experienced practitioner who inspires curiosity, builds strong relationships and helps children achieve their best? Join a warm, village school where every day truly is a chance to learn and succeed. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead learning, make a visible impact on children’s outcomes and be part of a close-knit staff team committed to inclusive, ambitious education.

As our HLTA you will deliver whole-class and small-group teaching, lead targeted interventions and provide high-quality support that helps children make measurable progress. Key responsibilities include:

Delivering planned curriculum activities for a whole class or identified groups, including class cover for PPA, subject leadership and sickness cover.

Preparing lessons and resources in collaboration with class teachers and the senior team.

Leading interventions and providing targeted support to improve attainment, especially in reading, writing and maths.

Providing clear, constructive feedback to pupils, parents and teachers and contributing to assessment and progress monitoring.

Supporting behaviour management and inclusion to ensure every child can learn in a safe, positive environment.

Mentoring and guiding other teaching assistants during whole-class sessions and contributing to staff development.

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to take responsibility for learning sessions and to help shape classroom practice across the school.

You will be someone who:

Is a qualified HLTA (or has the equivalent professional qualification) with strong classroom experience across more than one year group.

Has excellent teaching skills, high expectations and a reflective approach to improving practice.

Builds warm, trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues and champions inclusion.

Uses assessment effectively to plan next steps and can deliver targeted interventions that accelerate progress.

Is organised, resilient and confident managing whole-class sessions and supporting colleagues.

Wants to be part of a collaborative small-school community, contributing to school improvement and professional growth.

In return we will give you:

A supportive Leadership Team who place high value on individual wellbeing and teacher workload

Caring, confident and motivated children who are keen to learn and be challenged

A vibrant, inclusive and progressive school

A supportive, caring environment

A hard working and committed team

A school committed to ongoing professional growth and development through the use of research-informed practice

Dedicated PPA time

A supportive local community and Governing Body

For further details on the school please visit our website Spaldwick Primary School - Home