HLTA

Teaching Personnel; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training opportunities

Access to long-term and permanent op­p

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a welcoming mainstream primary school in Lancaster. The role is full-time from September 2026, supporting pupils across EYFS to KS2, covering classes as needed and delivering targeted interventions.

You will work closely with teachers and leaders to ensure every pupil has the best possible learning experience and growth in confidence, with a focus on inclusive education.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or significant experience in UK primary schools.
• Confident in leading whole-class learning when required.
• Positive, adaptable and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons during PPA time and planned absences.
• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Run small group and one-to-one interventions.
• Help children overcome barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and senior leaders to optimise pupil outcomes.

Skills

Lead learning

Team player

Flexible classroom support

Education

HLTA status

Job description

Some children need someone who believes in them.

Some teachers need someone they can rely on.

Every great school needs an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

If you're someone who loves supporting children, enjoys the variety of working across different year groups and feels confident leading learning when needed, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working alongside a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school in Lancaster that is looking to appoint a full-time HLTA from September 2026.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll become a valued member of the school team, helping children grow in confidence, covering classes when required, delivering engaging interventions and working alongside teachers to ensure every pupil has the best possible learning experience.

Every day is different, but your role may include:

Delivering engaging lessons during teacher PPA time and planned absences.

Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Running small group and one-to-one interventions.

Helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Working closely with teachers and senior leaders to provide the very best outcomes for pupils.

• Hold HLTA status or have extensive experience working within a UK primary school.
• Feel confident leading whole-class learning.
• Are positive, adaptable and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Build strong relationships with both children and colleagues.
• Want to make a genuine difference every single day.

At Teaching Personnel, we know that finding the right school is about more than just location. It's about finding somewhere you'll feel welcomed, supported and excited to go to each morning.

When you work with us, you'll receive:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your journey.
• Free CPD and training opportunities to continue developing your skills.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities across Dorset.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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