Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Lift Westerings, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4NZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  24 December 2025 at 1:35pm

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20641.03 - £22052.27 per annum

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

£20,641.03 - £22,052.27 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Part Time, Fixed term until August 2026

28.75 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:35am-3:20pm), 39 weeks per year

January 2026 Start

Lift Westerings Primary, a popular school celebrated for its innovative teaching methods and beautiful woodland setting adjacent to Hockley Woods, is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly team.

As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting high quality teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers to help pupils access the curriculum, make strong progress and build independence and confidence in their learning. The role includes covering lessons when required, and contributing to supporting teachers in delivering planning, assessment and pupil feedback during lessons.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for someone with experience in classrooms (with strong communication skills, a calm and empathetic approach, and a genuine commitment to helping pupils thrive). You will be reflective, resilient and proactive, with the confidence to lead learning, contribute ideas and work effectively as part of a team. HLTA-level training or experience is required for this role, along with a readiness to continue developing your skills and professional knowledge.

Our reputation makes us a school of choice in the local area. Don't just take our word for it, come and see for yourself! School visits are welcomed, please contact us to arrange.

Closing date : 18th December 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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 Lift Westerings

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lift Westerings website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westerings-primary-academy

Welcome to Lift Westerings, where every child’s journey is nurtured with care, ambition, and opportunity. As Headteacher, and having been a pupil of Westerings myself, I am incredibly proud and privileged to lead a school that places children at the heart of everything we do, and provides them with an engaging, exciting and immersive education.

Nestled in our beautiful woodland setting, Westerings provides a safe, stimulating environment where curiosity is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and learning is brought to life. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure every child feels valued, inspired, and challenged to reach their full potential.

At Westerings, we believe that education is about more than academic achievement. Our ethos focuses on developing the whole child — building confidence, fostering resilience, and instilling a lifelong love of learning. From exciting curriculum opportunities to enriching experiences in music, sport, and the arts, we aim to ensure that every pupil leaves our school ready to embrace the future with confidence, compassion and the skills needed in today's dynamic world.

I warmly invite you to explore our website to learn more about what makes Westerings such a special place. Whether you are a prospective parent, a member of our local community, or simply curious about our exceptional school, I hope you find everything you need to get a true sense of life here at Westerings.

Mr A Stainsbury
‍Principal

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

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