Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hawkchurch Primary School are seeking a confident and adaptable HLTA to join our team, delivering high-quality learning experiences across the school. This role involves supervising whole classes during teacher absence and delivering lessons, pupil interventions and PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of working with children—particularly at whole-class level—who is looking to develop their teaching practice in a supportive environment. This would be a great stepping stone into teaching - develop your skills, gain classroom experience and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and deliver lessons to groups and/or whole classes as required
2. Ensure a positive and purposeful learning environment is maintained
3. Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
4. Support pupils to engage with learning and complete set work
5. Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and engagement
6. Be flexible and adaptable across different year groups and subjects

Who We’re Looking For

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:

1. Have experience with whole-class delivery
2. Are confident managing a classroom independently
3. Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
4. Are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to supporting pupil learning

This role would also suit individuals who:

1. Are an experienced TA/HLTA who is confident managing a classroom independently.
2. Have completed a teacher training course but do not yet feel ready to take on full class responsibility
3. Are looking to build confidence and experience before moving into a teaching role

We can offer the candidate:

1. An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
2. Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
3. Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
4. Cycle to work scheme.
5. Staff wellbeing programme
6. Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.

You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office to arrange this. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.