HLTA

Parkside Community Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EP

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) H4 - H5 + Fringe Allowance (this will be pro rata as per your working ours) Term Time Only

HLTA job summary

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with class teachers, the SENDCo, and senior leaders to support pupils with special educational and behavioural needs, enabling them to access learning and reach their full potential. This rewarding role involves planning, preparing, and delivering targeted learning activities both independently and alongside teaching staff.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support within the classroom setting, lead intervention programmes, and contribute to the monitoring and assessment of pupil progress. The HLTA will also play a key role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development, helping to create a positive and nurturing environment across the school. Additional responsibilities include supervising pupils during breaks and lunchtimes, supporting transition periods, and contributing to whole-school initiatives that promote inclusion and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who is patient, flexible, and passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, with the ability to work independently and take responsibility for delegated tasks. In return, Parkside offers a friendly and supportive staff team, opportunities for professional development including HLTA accreditation support if needed, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to our pupils’ lives.

32.5 hours a week - Pro Rata.

Hours: 8:30 - 3:30 with a half an hour unpaid lunch break.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will:

Plan and teach lessons to cover teacher release time for PPA / Subject / ECT and

Leadership time.

Support pupils with special educational and behavioural needs, both one-to-one and in

small groups.

Assist the class teacher and SENDCo in delivering planned learning activities and

adapting them to pupils’ needs.

Monitor and provide feedback on pupils’ progress, behaviour, and engagement.

Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.

Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development.

Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and school activities as required.

Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support pupil learning.

Assist with preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.

Support pupils’ independence with personal care, health, hygiene, and daily routines

where needed.

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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 Parkside Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 246 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkside Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkside-community-primary-school-borehamwood

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