Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Qualified Only
Location: Burton Latimer, Kettering, Northamptonshire
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Salary: £100-£120 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Start: September 2026

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Burton Latimer, Kettering is seeking a fully qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is confident supporting learning across the primary age range and who can contribute positively to pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Please note: An HLTA qualification is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities.

Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.

Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.

Help maintain a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

Promote positive behaviour, engagement and wellbeing.

Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider school staff.

Support pupils' progress and development through effective learning interventions.

Take responsibility for a class or group when required.

Contribute to the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities.

Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and child-protection procedures.

Essential Requirements
Recognised HLTA qualification - essential.

Previous experience working within a primary school environment.

Confidence supporting pupils across different learning needs.

Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to manage behaviour positively and consistently.

Reliable, organised and able to work independently when required.

A genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

Desirable Experience
Experience supporting pupils with SEND.

Experience working with pupils with additional or complex needs.

Experience delivering interventions or pre-planned lessons.

Experience managing challenging behaviour.

Experience working across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2.

What the School Offers
A welcoming and supportive primary-school environment.

Full-time, term-time working.

Monday-Friday hours of 8:30am-3:30pm.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

The opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils' learning and development.

Only applicants who hold the required HLTA qualification will be considered.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.