Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Farthinghoe Primary School, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5PA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: This role is 25hrs per week, Mon and Weds 8.30am-3.30pm and Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am-3.30pm to include a 30min unpaid lunchbreak, term time only plus one additional week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,537 pro rata
Actual salary
- £17,748
What skills and experience we're looking for
LEVEL 4 – To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes. It may also involve monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils achievement progress and development.
Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, performance management and training.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
o Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
o Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
o Develop and implement IEPs
o Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
o Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
o Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
o Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
o Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
o Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources
o Within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate
o Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives
o Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
o Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment • Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence
o Supporting the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
o Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests
o Production of lesson plans, worksheet, plans etc.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
o Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
o Deliver local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils’ skills
o Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
o Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds
o Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
o Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person
o Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
o Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
o Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
o Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils
o Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others
o Lead play and supervision during break and lunch times
o Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school
o Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class
LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES WHERE APPROPRIATE
o Manage other teaching assistants
o Liaise between mangers/teaching staff and teaching assistants
o Hold regular team meetings with managed staff
o Represent teaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings
o Undertake recruitment/induction/appraisal/training/mentoring for other teaching assistants
As an employee you have legal duties which include:
- Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
- Co-operating with your employer on health and safety,
- Correctly using work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
- Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
o Working with children of relevant age in a learning environment
Qualifications
o Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
o NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
o Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience
o Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
o Appropriate first aid training
Knowledge & Skills
o Can use ICT effectively to support learning
o Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
o Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
o Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
o Good understanding of child development and learning processes
o Understanding of statutory framework relating to teaching
o Ability to organize, lead and motivate a team
o Constantly improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others
o Ability to relate well to children and adults
o Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
- A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face-to-Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Farthinghoe Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 36 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Farthinghoe Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01295 710406
Arranging a visit to Farthinghoe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk.
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