Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Summerswood Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2DW

47 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  24 March 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) H4

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Join Us on Our Journey of Improvement

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team as we continue on an exciting journey of improvement. Our school is a warm, diverse and ambitious community where staff work together to ensure every child receives the very best education.

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. There will be a clear expectation that you will cover classes with lessons already planned, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining high expectations for all pupils.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.

• Has experience working across primary age groups.

• Can confidently lead whole‑class learning using pre‑prepared plans.

• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships.

• Is adaptable, proactive and committed to supporting school improvement.

• Demonstrates a calm, consistent and professional approach.

In Return, We Offer:

• A friendly, supportive and diverse school community.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• A chance to make a meaningful contribution to our improvement journey.

• Children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn.

We warmly encourage visits so you can experience our school first‑hand. Please contact the school office to arrange a time.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and verification of qualifications and references.

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 Summerswood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Summerswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/summerswood-primary-school

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