HLTA – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026
The school provides a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and encouraged to achieve their best. Teaching is well organised and purposeful, with strong relationships and consistent routines underpinning learning across the school. Leadership demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding, staff development, and ensuring pupils experience a calm, nurturing setting that supports both academic and personal growth.
This HLTA role offers a full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing opportunity from September 2026, supporting pupils across a Year 2 and Year 3 setting. The HLTA will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning support, working closely with class teachers to maintain continuity, structure, and progress across Lower Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 1 transition. This role is ideal for an experienced HLTA who enjoys responsibility, variety, and making a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning and confidence.Duties as HLTA:

• Deliver learning activities for Year 2 and Year 3 pupils under the direction of the class teacher
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Cover classes when required, ensuring continuity of teaching and learning
• Support planning, preparation, and assessment activities as directed
• Assist with monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teaching staff
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm, well-managed classroom environment
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and wider staff
• Support transitions between lessons and activities
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal HLTA:

• Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting or delivering learning in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Confident leading lessons and working independently when required
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Adaptable, organised, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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