Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Oakridge School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2PN

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP (after checks)

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,670.00 - £22,456.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our committed and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and who can contribute positively to our inclusive and nurturing school community.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Lead whole-class teaching when required, covering teachers' planned absence and PPA time.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and pupils.
• Support the school's commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high standards of achievement.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Can inspire, motivate and engage children in their learning.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team and uses their initiative.
• Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and wellbeing for all pupils.

We Can Offer:

• Enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Quality CPD with the qualified teachers and training on INSET days
• An instructional coach to support your development
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
• A positive and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities to make a real difference to children's lives.

We warmly welcome visits to the school and encourage prospective applicants to come and see our vibrant learning community in action.

Safeguarding Statement

Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks.

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 Oakridge School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 452 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oakridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakridge-school-high-wycombe

Oakridge is a two-form entry school taking children from 2-11 years old.
The school has amazing, polite and respectful children who love being at school and learning. All visitors comment positively about learning behaviours.
The staff all share the school’s vision of ‘Enhancing the life chances of all our children.’ We feel strongly about wellbeing and workload, which is why we have developed the attached, ‘Wellbeing and Workload Charter.’
We are a school that is outward looking, wanting to learn from current research and best practice.

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