HLTA 5 days per week

Lent Rise School, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NP

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,301.00 - £30,712.00 Annually (FTE)

HLTA 5 days per week job summary

The role is to provide some regular teaching cover and some sickness teaching cover. There will also be some timetabled support for children with SEND.

We are seeking an enthusiatic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide high-quality support across the school. This role includes delivering planned lessons during teacher non timetabled time and teacher absence (e.g., due to sickness). During part of their timetable, the HLTA would also work closely with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to support pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential

Key Responsibilities:Classroom Cover and Teaching Support

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to the whole class in the absence of the class teacher, maintaining continuity of learning.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

• Provide feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress and behavior.

• Support pupils' learning across a range of subjects and year groups.

SEND Support

• Work closely with the SENCo to implement individual education plans and support strategies.

• Provide 1:1 or small group interventions for pupils with SEND, tailored to their specific learning needs.

• Assist in assessing pupils' progress and adapting support accordingly.

• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

General Duties

• Prepare and adapt learning materials under teacher or SENCo guidance.

• Promote positive relationships with pupils, parents, professionals and colleagues.

• Engage with and understand the school’s safeguarding and behaviour policies.

• Participate in training, meetings, and school development initiatives as required.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.

• Experience supporting teaching and learning, including leading groups or covering classes.

• Understanding of SEND and strategies to support pupils with diverse needs.

• Strong communication and behavior management skills.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering interventions and whole class sessions.

• Knowledge of EHCPs and SEN Code of Practice.

  We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if suitable applicants have applied

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

Lent Rise School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance.

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 Lent Rise School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lent Rise School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lent-rise-school

Lent Rise School is a primary school in Burnham Buckinghamshire. There are 450 pupils at the school from YR to Y6.

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