Term-Time HLTA Lead | Primary Teaching & SEND Support

Goosewell Primary Academy; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Goosewell Primary Academy in Plymouth seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The role involves planning and delivering learning activities, supporting pupil progress, and covering PPA time. You will work with SEND and EAL learners, and lead a team of teaching assistants.

The post is fixed-term until January 2028, part-time (31.25 hours/week), term-time (39 weeks/year). We offerLGPS pension, career progression and strong professional development.

Qualifications

• HLTA status (or equivalent experience/qualification) or willingness to work towards it.
• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant and understanding of child development.
• Ability to deliver learning activities and support curriculum objectives across the primary age range.
• Be highly organised, proactive and committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities for individuals, groups and occasional whole classes.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Provide high-quality classroom cover during teachers' PPA time.
• Support children with SEND and EAL needs to access learning.
• Lead and support a team of Teaching Assistants, including training and development.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and lunch-time supervision.

Skills

Teaching support

Child development

Communication skills

Organisation

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE English and Maths

HLTA status or willingness to work towards

Job description

Goosewell Primary Academy in Plymouth seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The role involves planning and delivering learning activities, supporting pupil progress, and covering PPA time. You will work with SEND and EAL learners, and lead a team of teaching assistants.

The post is fixed-term until January 2028, part-time (31.25 hours/week), term-time (39 weeks/year). We offerLGPS pension, career progression and strong professional development.