Seasoned HLTA - Lead Interventions & Learning Support

Ridgefield Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgefield Primary School in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team. You will work with class teachers and senior leaders to support high-quality teaching and learner progression, including targeted interventions and SEND/EAL support.

The role requires an HLTA qualification or equivalent, strong classroom experience across multiple year groups, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Is a qualified HLTA or has an equivalent professional qualification and relevant experience.
• Has strong classroom experience across more than one year group and is confident adapting teaching and learning to meet different pupil needs.
• Has experience planning and leading teaching and learning activities.
• Has a good understanding of how to meet a range of learning needs and support inclusion.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has a high standard of spoken and written English.
• Has GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned curriculum activities for whole classes, small groups and individual pupils.
• Providing class cover for PPA, sickness and other planned absences.
• Planning and preparing lessons and resources in collaboration with teachers.
• Leading targeted interventions, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and EAL to access the curriculum and develop their independence.
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to pupils and contributing to assessment and progress monitoring.
• Supporting the implementation of positive behaviour and inclusion strategies in line with school policy.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
• Using your specialist skills, training and experience to support pupil learning, wellbeing and independence.
• Mentoring and supporting teaching assistants during whole-class and group sessions.
• Contributing to staff development and the sharing of effective practice.
• Participating in training, CPD, school meetings and the wider life of the school.
• Taking an active role in contributing to the continued development of teaching and learning across the school.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Classroom experience

Curriculum planning

Inclusion

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Ridgefield Primary School in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team. You will work with class teachers and senior leaders to support high-quality teaching and learner progression, including targeted interventions and SEND/EAL support.

The role requires an HLTA qualification or equivalent, strong classroom experience across multiple year groups, and excellent English.