Job Description

We are looking to appoint a committed, hard working and enthusiastic and talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Level 4 to work in our school from January 2026.


The successful candidate will also be required to cover/teach whole classes of all ages (3 to 11 years old) across the school to provide some teachers PPA. They will also be responsible for providing cover for teachers for planned CPD, sickness cover or in releasing teachers to work with specific groups of pupils. Experience of whole class teaching/cover would therefore be highly desirable alongside providing effective interventions. Specifically, we are looking for somebody who can also lead on parental engagement and events coordination across the school.


The person will join a supportive and hard-working team and must be committed to accelerating pupil progress. The successful candidate must have high standards and expectations of both themselves and for the children in their class.



We can offer you:

opportunities for further professional development children who respond to passionate teaching supportive colleagues and governors contributing to the planning and working as part of a strong and forward thinking team a dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationships across the school


If you are:

are an outstanding, effective primary school practitioner have high expectations for pupil's behaviour and achievement have an understanding of how children learn effectively have strong interpersonal and organisational skills are a hardworking and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with high expectations are adaptable and able to work as part of a team have a commitment to excellence in attainment and progress have the ability to work effectively with all stakeholders in the school; staff, parents, governors and the Church


Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged by appointment via the school office. Applications should be made via Greater Jobs.


Please pay particular attention to the person specification in completing the supporting information section in order to demonstrate your suitability to the post.

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