Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Level 4 HLTA

Band G

Full Time Permanent

36 Working Hours 39 Weeks per Year

Required 01 September 2025

Park Primary School

At Park Primary School we believe our support staff are instrumental in helping every child thrive - and we invest in them accordingly. All our staff are valued professionals who contribute meaningfully to the life of our school. Over the past year weve strengthened our commitment to support staffs professional development through weekly staff meetings targeted training and access to recognised qualifications.

We are now looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with responsibility for class cover and PPA across the school to join our experienced and forward-thinking team.

Whether your strengths lie in EYFS KS1 KS2 or in working with pupils with SEND SEMH Behavioural or Communication and Language needs we want to hear from you. We are committed to appointing the right person and we will tailor responsibilities around the successful candidates experience and areas of interest.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a HLTA (or equivalent) qualification

Has experience of working with children in a school setting

Is confident leading learning with whole classes small groups and individuals

Has experience supporting children with special educational needs SEMH speech and language MLD or behaviour needs

Understands the importance of inclusion and can adapt learning to meet a range of needs

Brings energy flexibility and initiative to classroom and wider school life

Is committed to safeguarding and to building positive relationships with pupils and families

In return Park Primary School offers:

A warm welcoming and inclusive school environment

A team who work collaboratively and support one another

Weekly meetings and access to high-quality CPD

Opportunities to specialise further in curriculum or SEND areas

A school that recognises and celebrates the vital contribution of its support staff

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The working hours during term time are typically 8:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday with a 16:30 finish once a week for after school club/activities and a further 17:00 finish for staff meeting/development. A personalised timetable will be issued annually. You will also work the five inset days across the year for targeted CPD activities.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Tuesday 10th June at 4pm or Thursday 12th June at 4pm.

Please contact our Business Manager Helen Tickell on 0 ext. 4 to book a visit

Application forms and supporting letters detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria within the Person Specification should be emailed to CVs will not be accepted.

Park Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex race or disability.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education as part of our pre-employment due diligence we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This will include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.