HLTA/LSA

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for an outstanding General Learning Support Assistant and Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support Year 5 in the mornings and cover Year 1 and Year 2 classes in the afternoons. The role involves promoting active learning strategies, demonstrating flexibility, and a commitment to ensuring the well-being of children. Candidates should possess proven HLTA experience and knowledge of KS1/KS2 curriculums. Interested applicants can apply via email by December 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to support pupils' learning effectively.
• Experience in working with children in primary education.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for four classes as a HLTA.
• Support Year 5 students in the mornings.
• Create connections across the curriculum.

Skills

Proven HLTA experience

Commitment to active learning

Good use of initiative

Flexibility and adaptability

Knowledge of KS1 and KS2 curriculums

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our OFSTED rated ‘Good’ school is looking for an outstanding practitioner to work as a General Learning Support Assistant in Year 5 in the mornings and as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant working predominately with Year 1 and Year 2 in the afternoons. The HLTA role is to provide cover for the four classes across the team, both planned and unplanned. The candidate would require to have knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and demonstrate a good understanding of the grammar and mathematics taught at this level in the school. The general LSA post is for a class-based role that will provide support for pupils in the morning in a specific Year 5 class.

For all posts we would like to hear from you if you:

• have proven HLTA experience
• have a commitment to active learning
• are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative and responsibility to support pupils’ learning
• are able to take on others’ ideas
• are able to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the ever-changing school day
• have knowledge of both the KS1 and KS2 curriculums

Responsibilities and expectations

Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. Candidates need to also recognise the small steps that a child needs to take and how this is recorded as part of their individual learning plan. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners – a privileged position indeed.

What the school offers its staff

Application packs and further information are available to download from our school website: https://www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/

Application forms should be returned by email to [e-mail] for the attention of our Headteacher Mr. G. Wilsonby 12 noon on 30th December 2025

Interviews will be held on 6th or 7th January 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.