Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Haddenham Community Junior School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8DS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,114.00 - £31,230.00 Annually (FTE) Bucks Pay Range 3

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is confident working independently, leading learning and making a real difference to children’s progress and wellbeing.

At Haddenham Community Junior School, our aim is for every child to “Dare to Fall and learn to fly.” Our four core values - respect, resilience, empathy and reflection - underpin everything we do. We are committed to enabling all our children to thrive emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually.

About the role

The successful candidate will be an experienced HLTA who can confidently work alongside class teachers and take responsibility for leading learning across the school.

The role will include:

• Leading class teaching during teachers’ PPA / management time.
• Supervising classes when teachers are temporarily unavailable and undertaking short, pre-planned absences.
• Planning and delivering high-quality learning activities for whole classes, small groups and individual pupils.
• Playing a significant role in our intervention and catch-up programme, leading & organising small group interventions to enable pupils to make progress.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and ensuring that all children are included and able to access learning.
• Using effective behaviour management strategies and maintaining high expectations of pupil behaviour and conduct.
• Monitoring and observing pupil performance and sharing information with class teachers and other professionals.
• Working confidently and collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Directing the work of other adults where appropriate.
• Contributing to the planning, assessment and evaluation of learning.
• Making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

About you

We are looking for an experienced HLTA who:

• Has substantial experience working at HLTA level within a school environment.
• Is confident leading whole-class learning and delivering PPA cover.
• Has experience planning and delivering interventions and targeted support.
• Can work independently, use initiative and take responsibility for ensuring pupils receive high-quality learning and support.
• Has high expectations of children’s learning, behaviour and personal development.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND and promoting inclusion.
• Builds positive and professional relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Communicates confidently and works well as part of a wider team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children.
• Shares our values of respect, resilience, empathy and reflection.

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced HLTAs who are ready to bring their knowledge, skills and experience to a new school.

Why join Haddenham Community Junior School?

We are a friendly and supportive school with a strong commitment to helping every child reach their potential. You will be joining a dedicated team where your experience and contribution will be valued.

If you are an experienced HLTA who is passionate about teaching and learning and would enjoy working in a school where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Haddenham Community Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Haddenham Community Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haddenham-community-junior-school

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