Primary school HLTA

Academics; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Brentwood is seeking a Primary School HLTA from September until at least July 2026. The role involves supporting the teaching staff, planning and delivering learning activities, and ensuring that children achieve their maximum potential. Candidates should have teaching assistant experience, good communication skills, and a positive outlook, with potential for teacher training after one year.

Qualifications

• Over 3 months experience in a similar role covering whole classes.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Experience working with children with additional or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals/groups.
• Monitor pupils and assess, record, and report on their achievement.
• Complement teacher's professional work by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Do you have experience teaching the core subjects to whole classes?

Do you have strong behaviour management skills & knowledge of the primary curriculum?

Are you flexible, adaptable and wanting to work in a fast paced enviornment?

Perhaps you want to gain teaching experience before undertaking teacher training?

Would you like to be a part of an outstanding primary school with a friendly and supportive team?

Is this sounds like you, then please apply today!

** Primary School HLTA

** 36 hours per week

** Long-term contract (12 months with the view of going permanent)

** Full time/ Term time

** September start

** School's direct Teacher training may be offered after 1 year of employment

** Easily accessible vie public transport & car

Academics are working with a fantastic primary school in Brentwood, Essex who are seeking a Primary school HLTA to join them from September until at least July 2026.

The role of a Primary school HLTA is to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may include planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils achievement, progress and development.

Someone with a HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 months experience in a similar role where they covered and taught whole classes, covering teacher's PPA time and should have good knowledge of the national curriculum.

About you:

• A positive outlook who is able to ensure the children are at the heart of all your actions
• A passion for empowering children to reach their maximum potential
• Has experience of working with children with additional or special needs
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment to meet demands and deadlines
• Willingness to work flexibly

If you are an experienced TA, cover supervisor or HLTA and you are interested in this HLTA position based in Brentwood, please submit your updated CV or call Sarah on 01245 921 888 or email [e-mail] for more details.

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