HLTA (Part-time)

Redhill Primary School; Cannock; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

DiscountForTeachers Scheme

Institute of Education opportunities

Job summary

Redhill Primary School in Cannock, Staffordshire is seeking a part-time Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) working 13 hours per week to support teachers inside and outside the classroom. The role includes preparing classrooms, delivering learning activities, and assisting with individual and group needs.

The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding, inclusion, and high standards. Redhill is part of Shaw Education Trust, offering professional development and wellbeing benefits to

Qualifications

• HLTA role requires experience in supporting learning and safeguarding.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classrooms for lessons including setting up televisions and sourcing books.
• Teach classes unassisted when teachers are ill or on leave.
• Plan and deliver learning and enrichment activities with teachers or independently.
• Work with small groups or individuals needing special attention.
• Assess progress and discuss development with teachers, parents and carers.
• Support students who are unwell, injured or upset.

Job description

Redhill Primary School are looking for a part-time HLTA, or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant working 13 hours per week to assist teachers inside and outside the classroom.

Duties to include:

• Preparing classrooms for lessons, including setting up televisions for video presentations and sourcing books and handouts for students
• Teaching classes unassisted, especially when Teachers are ill or on leave
• Planning and delivering learning and enrichment activities, either with Teachers or independently
• Working with small groups of students or individuals needing special attention
• Developing specialist curricula in areas of interest
• Assessing students’ progress and discussing development with Teachers, parents and Carers
• Consoling students who are unwell, injured or upset

Redhill is a newly built one form entry primary school on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire and has a culture of ambition, high expectation and aspiration academically and in social behaviours of both staff and students.

Redhill is a cooperative school which has values and an inclusive culture woven throughout its curriculum and daily routines. This culture embraces safeguarding, personal development and welfare along with an engagement and commitment from all of the school staff to do the very best it can for individuals.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity— guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.

We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: £9,194 - £10,320
Working Hours: 13 hours per week - 38 weeks plus 5 Inset days – 39 weeks