Teaching Assistant

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Term Time Only | Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced education professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a supportive primary school environment?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and welcoming primary school seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a fixed-term basis until late 2027 potentially early 2028.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA or an accomplished Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning, delivering targeted interventions and providing high-quality classroom support across the school.

The Role

Working closely with teachers and school leaders, you will support pupils both within the classroom and through small-group and one-to-one interventions. You will help ensure that every child can access learning opportunities and achieve their full potential.

The position requires a proactive, adaptable and engaging individual who can confidently build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents whilst maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

Support teaching and learning across the school.
Deliver planned lessons and learning activities under teacher direction.
Lead small group intervention sessions.
Provide classroom cover when required.
Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.
Monitor and record pupil progress.
Assist with the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.
Promote positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom.
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and school leadership teams.
Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment for all pupils.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about education and have experience supporting children within a school setting.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Previous experience working within a primary school environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong classroom management abilities.
The confidence to work independently and use initiative.
A positive, flexible and professional approach.
The ability to engage and motivate children to achieve their best.
A genuine commitment to supporting childr...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hungerford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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