HLTA

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Stanway Primary School - HLTA

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 08:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday (Term time only)

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 5-6 Depending on experience

Start Date: 1st September 2026

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a flexible and committed team player who is confident in supporting teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will:

Be confident in covering classes across all year groups, from Reception to Year 6
Have a secure understanding of the primary curriculum and a commitment to high standards of pupil attainment
Demonstrate an inclusive approach to behaviour, building positive relationships with children and consistently following the school's behaviour policy
Ideally hold HLTA status; however, we will consider experienced Learning Support Assistants who are willing to undertake the HLTA qualification
Have proven classroom experience
Hold GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Demonstrate a high standard of written and spoken English

What can we offer you?
At Stanway Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative workplace. We can offer:

A friendly, welcoming and committed staff team
Mentoring and support from a member of the Senior Leadership Team
The opportunity to work alongside a strong and experienced team of LSAs and HLTAs
The opportunity to share your own strengths, interests and expertise across the school
A well-planned curriculum with clear teaching approaches and expectations
Regular training with the LSA team and opportunities to take part in wider CPD alongside teaching staff

At Stanway Primay school we have a structured weekly timetable for covering PPA, other planned release time and on occassions cover short-term absences.

Stanway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Please contact the school for further information on 01206 574819 or email admin@stanway-pri.essex.sch.uk

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.