HLTA: Lead Lessons, Differentiation & SEND Support

Learners Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Catcliffe Primary School, part of Learners Trust, is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community. The role involves leading whole-class teaching and supporting small groups and individuals to help all pupils reach their potential.

Key tasks include PPA cover, planning differentiated activities with teachers, supporting pupils with SEND, and contributing to progress monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and experience across key stage(s).
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt learning for individual needs; experience with SEND is desirable.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible and positive attitude, willing to pitch in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing cover lessons and delivering whole-class teaching when needed (e.g. PPA cover or short-term teacher absence).
• Working collaboratively with class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development, individually or in groups.
• Helping pupils with additional needs (SEND) to access the curriculum effectively.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, giving feedback to teachers and contributing to reporting.
• Managing learning resources, preparing classrooms, and ensuring learning environments are well set up.
• Sometimes supervising other support staff or TAs, guiding less experienced colleagues.
• Participating in school-wide activities, meetings, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexible attitude

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Catcliffe Primary School, part of Learners Trust, is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community. The role involves leading whole-class teaching and supporting small groups and individuals to help all pupils reach their potential.

Key tasks include PPA cover, planning differentiated activities with teachers, supporting pupils with SEND, and contributing to progress monitoring and reporting.