Job Description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Reporting to: Headteacher

Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027 - 9.75 hours per week

Pay range: Scale 6, Point 14-18 - £29,540 - £31,537 pro-rata

Start date: September 2026

PURPOSE

We are seeking an HLTA who is committed to providing and achieving excellence for all children and have a strong presence within the classroom. We need an exceptional individual who will be able to cover classes/PPA across the school and assist with preparing and planning lessons as required. We welcome applications from qualified teachers or those with an HLTA qualification or equivalent.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Teaching and learning: Deliver and adapt learning activities to support pupil progress.

· Assessment: Monitor progress and provide clear feedback.

· Classroom management: Maintain a positive, well-managed learning environment.

· Pupil support: Promote independence, inclusion and engagement.

· Teamwork: Work collaboratively with staff and support Learning Assistants.

· Communication: Contribute to communication with parents and professionals.

· Compliance: Follow safeguarding, health & safety and confidentiality requirements.

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Teaching and learning: Strong understanding of learning and assessment.
Behaviour management: Ability to engage and motivate pupils.
Communication: Clear, professional communication skills.
Organisation: Able to prioritise, use initiative and work independently.
Teamwork: Works effectively with staff and pupils.
Core skills: Good ICT, literacy and numeracy.
Professionalism: Committed, reliable and adaptable.
HLTA qualification.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

We warmly welcome interested candidates to apply by letter / application form and submitting to KCarter@tlptrust.co.uk. Visits or a phone call to the school are positively encouraged to discuss the particulars of the position.

Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 12.00 p.m.

Shortlist: 10 July 2026

Interview date: 15 July 2026

THE APPOINTMENT

We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following Safer Recruitment procedures, all appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

The trust is an equal opportunities employer.

It is normal for the Appointment Committee to offer the appointment to the selected candidate on the day of the interview. It is, therefore, important that every candidate be ready to give a definite reply in the event of them being offered the appointment.

The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the stated closing date.

Information about the School

We are proud of our history of providing education for children in the local area from 1869 when the school was first opened as a Penny School; the children of ordinary people were charged 1 penny a day whilst children of shopkeepers were charged 3 pennies. At this time the school was located at Brewers End (on the old A120) and the buildings can still be seen there. Since that time the school has grown and developed and in September 2012 the school relocated to a brand-new school on its current site at Priors Green, Little Canfield.

Currently the school has 351 pupils on roll based in 13 classes covering Year groups from Reception to Year 6. Each classroom is a good size and has effective IT resources to support high quality teaching and learning. Our superb staff are led by a strong Senior Leadership Team. Our outside areas have also been enhanced with some excellent PE equipment and re-energised spaces. The school is an integral part of the village of Takeley and Little Canfield working closely with all the other organisations in the area to promote a sense of community.

The behaviour of pupils in the school is exemplary and we have a behaviour system that builds on positive attitudes and achievements. Attitudes to learning reflect a growth mindset and our pupils are eager to learn and impress their teachers and parents/carers with the knowledge that making mistakes supports their learning.

We firmly believe that all our children are very special with the capacity to achieve in a variety of areas. ‘Learning, achieving and enjoying together’ is our core professional purpose and our staff are committed to develop the skills and talents of all the children in our care. Together we are all working towards our children being confident and independent learners who have the courage to seize all the opportunities available to them both now and in the future.