Job Description

Job Advertisement:

Early Years HLTA

Location:

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Start Date:

1st September 2025

Contract Type:

Full Time, temporary (with the possibility of turning permanent)

Salary:

100 - 120 per day

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have the skills and experience to support and inspire our youngest learners?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

to join our Early Years team at our vibrant and welcoming Primary School in

Bishop Auckland

, starting in

September 2025

.

About the Role:

As an Early Years HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality learning and development within our Nursery and Reception classes. Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you will lead learning activities, support individual and group development, and contribute to a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff Support the development of children's language, literacy, and early numeracy skills Assist with assessment and observation to support children's learning journeys Foster a safe, stimulating, and caring learning environment Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies where appropriate
What We're Looking For:

HLTA status (or equivalent Level 4 qualification) with experience in Early Years A thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A warm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young children A commitment to promoting inclusion and safeguarding
At

Humly, we are committed to safeguarding children

and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an

enhanced DBS check

and reference checks.

In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups' regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance,

any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service

("the DBS") and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore,

we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975

unless it is a "protected" conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: 100.00-120.00 per day

Benefits:

Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025