HLTA Lead: Whole-Class Teaching & Student Support

SAMpeople; Alfreton CP; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerlea Park Junior School is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community. The role involves leading whole-class teaching, supporting small groups and individual learners, with a focus on helping all pupils reach their potential.

You will provide cover lessons, collaborate with class teachers, and support pupils' academic, social, emotional and behavioural development, including SEND pupils to access the curriculum effectively.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent essential.
• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) essential.
• Educated to a minimum of Level 3 essential.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies essential.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum including literacy and numeracy strategies essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing cover lessons and delivering whole-class teaching when needed (e.g. PPA cover or short-term teacher absence).
• Working 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 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.
• Supervising other support staff or TAs when required.
• Participating in school activities, meetings and professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English (A-C)

Educated to Level 3

Job description

Somerlea Park Junior School is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community. The role involves leading whole-class teaching, supporting small groups and individual learners, with a focus on helping all pupils reach their potential.

You will provide cover lessons, collaborate with class teachers, and support pupils' academic, social, emotional and behavioural development, including SEND pupils to access the curriculum effectively.