Hlta

Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The role involves planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality learning while also supporting teacher PPA time. Ideal candidates will have HLTA status or equivalent, with previous experience in a primary school setting. This full-time position, term-time only, offers a competitive salary range. Applications close on 2nd October 2025.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for continued professional development

Well-resourced and inclusive school setting

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification required.
• Previous experience in a primary school setting is necessary.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and behaviour management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes during teacher PPA time and support SLT management time.
• Support targeted interventions for students.
• Plan, deliver, and assess learning across the primary curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to aid pupil progress.

Skills

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Previous experience in a primary school setting (EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2)

Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and behaviour management

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Positive, proactive, and nurturing approach

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Employer: Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company

Location: Our Lady Of Fatima RC Parish School Winchfield Drive

Salary: £27,466.58 - £30,567.06 SUBJECT TO PRO-RATA

Closing date: 2 Oct 2025

Reference: DUDLEY/TP/215/3645

Sector: Education

Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, All non-teaching - support staff jobs

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term time

Hours: Full-Time

Job Details

We are recruiting for a HLTA. Required for an Immediate Start. Salary Range £30,559.00 to £33,401.00 per annum (this is FTE, salary will be pro-rata). Emmaus Grade 7 (Point 18-23).

Term time only plus 5 days (INSET days), 32.50 hours per week Monday to Friday (with 30 minutes lunch).

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA or a passionate teaching assistant ready to step up, to make a real difference in children's education and development. You will work closely with class teachers, support staff, and the school's leadership team to plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning across the primary curriculum. This role will include covering classes during teacher PPA time, SLT management time and supporting targeted interventions.

Responsibilities

• Covering classes during teacher PPA time and SLT management time
• Supporting targeted interventions
• Plan, deliver, and assess learning across the primary curriculum
• Work with teachers and support staff to support pupil progress

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in a primary school setting (EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2)
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and behaviour management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Positive, proactive, and nurturing approach

We offer a supportive and welcoming team environment, opportunities for continued professional development, a well-resourced and inclusive school setting, and a leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you can make a positive difference to our school then please apply.

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025 at noon. We may bring forward the application closing date depending on volume of applicants; please apply as soon as possible.

Shortlisting: Friday 3rd October 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 7th October 2025

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states that online checks may be carried out as part of shortlisting; all shortlisted candidates are subject to an online check and may be asked to comment on any concerns prior to or during the interview.