Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Beehive Lane Primary School, Great Baddow, Essex, CM2 9SR
Contract: Full time (term time), fixed term
Salary: Pay scale 5, Point 9-12 £27,254-28,598 FTE
Start Date: 1/9/2026

About Us
We are a caring, community-based primary school that prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and welcoming to all pupils and staff. Our school is high achieving, with a strong focus on nurturing every child to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. Our core values (Commitment, Aspirations, Respect & Enjoyment) and our 'Three Bees' (Be Respectful, Be Responsible & Be Safe) underpin everything we do.

About the Role
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role that will involve:

· Delivering small group interventions to support pupils' progress

· Covering whole classes for PPA time and teacher absence

· Providing targeted support for pupils with SEND

· Working closely with teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about education and confident leading learning independently.

What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will:

· Have excellent organisational skills

· Be able to use initiative and work independently when required

· Be a clear and effective communicator with pupils, staff and parents

· Have experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary setting

· Demonstrate a positive, flexible and proactive approach

· Have an interest or strengths in specific curriculum areas (desirable)

· Have GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ or equivalent (HLTA qualification is not necessary).

What We Offer
· A supportive and welcoming staff and leadership team

· A strong ethos of collaboration and wellbeing

· Regular professional development opportunities to support your career progression

· The opportunity to work in a high achieving, forward-thinking school

· A positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued.

How to Apply
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged. Appointments can be made by contacting our school office (01245 269464 or finance@beehivelane.essex.sch.uk).

Applications must be submitted via Essex Schools Jobs.

Closing date: 16th June 2026
Interview date: 19th June 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. A copy of our recruitment policy can be requested from the school office.

Information about the School

We are a popular, happy and caring school where expectations and standards are high and every child is valued. Our children enjoy an exciting learning experience in a stimulating environment. We have extensive outdoor space and embrace outdoor learning. Our children look after each other and demonstrate our school values in everything they do.

We aim to work in partnership with parents and governors to provide the best for every child.