Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Hemel Hempstead
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: After May Half Term

About the Role

An inclusive and welcoming primary school is seeking a dedicated and experienced HLTA to join their team on a full-time basis from after May half term. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated HLTA who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working closely with class teachers, leadership staff, and support teams to help pupils reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your role will include:

• Delivering planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, or whole classes in the absence of the class teacher
• Supporting the planning and assessment of learning in line with the national curriculum
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a purposeful, engaging learning environment
• Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, EAL, and varying ability levels
• Monitoring, recording, and feeding back on pupils' progress and achievements
• Working collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning materials and approaches
• Providing pastoral support and contributing to pupils' social and emotional development
• Supporting classroom routines and contributing to the wider life of the school
• Upholding safeguarding, wellbeing, and health & safety standards at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience
• Strong experience working within a primary school setting
• Confidence delivering lessons independently across different year groups
• A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice
• A genuine passion for education and supporting children to succeed

What the School Offers

• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative staff team
• Well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A nurturing and inclusive school environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

If you are a committed and enthusiastic HLTA looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity within a supportive primary school environment, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Contact our Hertfordshire Office for more information and quote 'HLTA, Hemel Hempstead'

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hemel Hempstead

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£22,000 Per Month

Published at

11-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English