HLTA: Lead Lessons & Raise Attainment

Supply Desk Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD access

Safeguarding training

Flexible working

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Leighton Buzzard to recruit a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) from January 2027. The role involves supporting teaching staff, delivering lessons in the absence of the class teacher, and providing targeted help to pupils to raise attainment.

You will work across year groups, plan and adapt activities, monitor progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Confidence delivering lessons across different year groups.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective classroom practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, adaptable, and positive approach to supporting teaching and learning.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons to whole classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teaching and learning across a range of year groups.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to provide targeted intervention and raise attainment.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and adapting learning activities to meet pupils' needs.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.
• Promote positive behaviour and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, and carers.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs, ensuring all children can access the curriculum effectively.

Skills

HLTA experience

Primary school experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative working

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Supply Desk Ltd is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Leighton Buzzard to recruit a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) from January 2027. The role involves supporting teaching staff, delivering lessons in the absence of the class teacher, and providing targeted help to pupils to raise attainment.

You will work across year groups, plan and adapt activities, monitor progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.