HLTA

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Primary School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, is seeking a fixed-term Higher Level Teaching Assistant to 31 August 2027 to cover PPA time and other regular absences, joining a supportive HLTA team.

Experience with whole-class teaching or QTS is welcomed; candidates with an interest in music or PE are encouraged to apply. Enhanced DBS check required and safeguarding is a priority.

Qualifications

• QTS, or HLTA with whole-class teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for PPA time and other regular cover across the school
• Work alongside the HLTA team

Skills

Behaviour management

Curriculum behaviour adherence

Flexibility to teach across year areas

Aspiration for disadvantaged and SEND

Relationship building with children, F

Education

QTS or HLTA with whole class teaching

Job description

This fixed-term Higher Level Teaching Assistant post at St Peter's Primary School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, runs to 31 August 2027 and is subject to a staffing review. The work centres on covering planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time and other regular absences across the school, alongside the existing HLTA team. The role suits an experienced HLTA with whole-class teaching experience, or a practitioner with QTS, and applicants with an interest in music or PE are welcomed.

What the job involves

• Provide cover for PPA time and other regular cover across the school
• Work alongside the HLTA team

Qualifications

• QTS, or experience as an HLTA including whole class teaching

Skills & knowledge

• Strong behaviour management skills
• Commitment to upholding the school's behaviour curriculum
• Flexibility to teach across year groups, sometimes at short notice
• High aspirations for every pupil, especially disadvantaged and SEND learners
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding, with each child's wellbeing a top priority
• Works collaboratively and supportively as part of a team
• Positive and resilient, celebrating the achievements of pupils and staff
• Reflective, with a desire to keep learning and improving

Nice to have

• Interest in a specific curriculum area, particularly music or PE

What’s offered

• Ambitious CPD and high-quality professional development
• Focus on staff wellbeing and manageable workloads
• Supportive year group and phase teams
• Welcoming, talented staff team