HLTA - PPA Cover - Darwen - Full Time

Humly; Darwen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Humly is recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for PPA cover at a primary school in Darwen, starting January 2027 after Christmas break. This full-time, long-term position involves delivering pre-planned lessons across different primary year groups and maintaining continuity of learning while teachers are at PPA.

You’ll help keep pupils engaged and the day running smoothly. The role requires confidence in taking responsibility for a class, strong behaviour management,

Qualifications

• Experience as HLTA in a primary school.
• Ability to deliver pre-planned lessons across year groups.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and well-organised in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover across different primary year groups.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and keep pupils engaged.
• Take responsibility for the classroom and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils' development across the curriculum.
• Adapt to different classrooms, year groups and learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Ensure learning continues smoothly in the class teacher's absence.

Skills

HLTA experience

PPA cover experience

Classroom management

Adaptability

Organised

Job description

HLTA - PPA Cover - Darwen - Full Time

Humly are recruiting for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide PPA cover at a primary school in Darwen, starting in January 2027 after the Christmas break.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a confident and adaptable HLTA who is comfortable taking responsibility for a class and delivering pre-planned lessons across different primary year groups. You'll play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning, keeping pupils engaged and ensuring the school day runs smoothly while class teachers are undertaking their PPA time.

Role Details

• Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - PPA Cover

• Location: Darwen

• Pay: £17.95+ per hour

• Start Date: January 2027, after the Christmas break

• Schedule: Full Time

• Duration: Long-term, initially until Easter, with potential for extension

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing PPA cover across different primary year groups.

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and keeping pupils engaged in their learning.

• Taking responsibility for the classroom and maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Supporting pupils' development across the curriculum.

• Adapting to different classrooms, year groups and learning needs.

• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.

• Ensuring learning continues smoothly in the class teacher's absence.

You'll Be a Good Fit If You...

• Have experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in a primary school.

• Are confident taking responsibility for a class and delivering lessons.

• Can follow pre-planned lessons and keep pupils motivated and engaged.

• Are organised, proactive and adaptable.

• Can build positive relationships with pupils across different year groups.

• Are confident managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a productive learning environment.

Experience working with children in an educational setting