Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Catcliffe Primary school

Contract type: Permanent, Term time only

Hours per week: 32.50 per week

Closing Date: 25/11/2026

Interview Date: 02 December 2026

Catcliffe Primary School is looking for a motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community.

This role offers a varied mix of responsibilities, from leading whole class teaching to supporting small group and individual learners, with a particular focus on helping all pupils achieve their full potential. Key responsibilities will include

• Providing cover lessons and delivering whole class teaching when needed (e.g. PPA cover or short-term teacher absence).
• Working collaboratively with class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development, individually or in groups.
• Helping pupils with additional needs (SEND) to access the curriculum effectively.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, giving feedback to teachers and contributing to reporting.
• Managing learning resources, preparing classrooms, and ensuring learning environments are well set up.
• Sometimes supervising other support staff or TAs, guiding less experienced colleagues.
• Participating in school-wide activities, meetings, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

Essential skills and qualities: HLTA status or equivalent qualities:

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and experience across key stage(s).
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt learning for individual needs; experience with SEND is desirable.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible and positive attitude, willing to pitch in where needed.

Why you'll want to work here:

We are a friendly and caring school, committed to making sure every child is supported and valued.

Opportunity to develop professionally, with support from senior leadership.

A chance to shape and influence learning across different year groups, not just one class.

Work

We can offer the successful candidate, high-quality continuing professional development and training, as well as opportunities to innovate, excel and develop.

If you are interested in the position, we are keen to meet you!

Visits are encouraged. Please call the school office on 01709 828598 or e-mail Catcliffe@learnerstrust.org.

We will conduct on online search as part of our due diligence process for shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you during the recruitment process.

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via My SAM recruit where you will also find the full job description.

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