Job description

• HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

   

   

  Employment type:

  Full-time

  Job description

  Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary School

  Location : Huntingdon and surronding areas 

  The Role

  As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. The role will involve a combination of whole-class teaching, small group interventions, and occasional 1:1 support.

  You will be required to:

  • Deliver whole-class lessons in the absence of the class teacher
  • Support teaching and learning across all year groups from EYFS to Year 6
  • Lead targeted intervention groups to support pupil progress
  • Provide 1:1 support for pupils where required
  • Work closely with teachers and the wider support staff team
  • Demonstrate flexibility and confidence in adapting to different classroom settings

  The Ideal Educator

  The successful candidate will:

  • Hold HLTA status or have equivalent experience supporting whole-class teaching
  • Have experience working within a UK primary school setting
  • Be confident leading lessons and managing a classroom
  • Be flexible, proactive, and adaptable across different year groups
  • Have a strong understanding of the primary curriculum

  What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £100 - £120 
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming primary school
  • The chance to gain valuable experience across all primary year groups

  If you are an enthusiastic HLTA looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant primary school, we would love to hear from you.

  Apply today to secure your role starting May 2026.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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