HLTA / PPA Cover

Monksmead School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible following successful pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) H5 (Pro rata - 15 hours per week)

HLTA / PPA Cover job summary

Join Our Team at Monksmead School

Monksmead School is a welcoming 1FE Primary School located in the heart of Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, serving pupils from Reception through to Year 6. We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated team of staff, governors, and parents work collaboratively to build on the many strengths of the school, creating a vibrant community focused on excellence in learning and personal development.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) /PPA Cover to join our committed team. This role is pivotal in supporting teachers by organising and delivering teaching and learning activities for individuals, small groups, and whole classes under professional supervision. If you are motivated to make a real difference in the lives of children and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Hours

• 15 hours per week, term time only

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver specified learning activities tailored to individuals, small groups, or whole classes, adapting as necessary under teacher supervision.
• Assess, record, and report on pupils’ development, progress, and attainment.
• Liaise effectively with staff, parents, carers, and other professionals to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate, and adjust lessons and work plans within agreed supervision frameworks.
• Support pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing, reporting concerns appropriately.
• Contribute to Individual Plans and participate in reviews.
• Support parental involvement in pupil learning and attend meetings to provide feedback.
• Assist in policy development and implementation.
• Provide cover supervision and manage classroom support staff as required.
• Manage resources, liaise with external agencies, and provide pastoral care.
• Support pupils with daily routines encouraging independence.
• Assist with the presentation of displays and classroom environments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recent or current experience as an HLTA is essential.
• Proven experience supporting learning in a primary school setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver learning activities under teacher direction.
• Experience working with pupils with diverse needs, including SEN, EAL, or gifted pupils.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Competence in assessing and reporting pupil progress.
• HLTA status or equivalent qualification.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be dedicated to making a positive impact on pupils’ educational and emotional development.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to supporting teaching and learning.
• Work effectively as part of a motivated and supportive team.
• Uphold the school’s values and contribute to its caring ethos.
• Show commitment to their own professional development.

Salary

• This role is offered on the H5 salary scale.

Why Work at Monksmead School?

• Make a real difference to the lives of children in our community.
• Join a caring and supportive working environment that values your contribution.
• Be part of a highly motivated and dedicated team of staff, governors, and parents committed to excellence.
• Engage in a role that offers personal and professional growth in a school that is passionate about nurturing every pupil.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and development in a vibrant primary school setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Monksmead School and help us continue to build a positive and inspiring learning community.

Monksmead School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other safeguarding checks.

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 Monksmead School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monksmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monksmead-school

Monksmead is an oversubscribed, one form entry Primary School in Borehamwood. We want our children to have special and happy memories of their time at Monksmead and value highly the positive relationships we build between children, parents, staff, governors and our neighbouring community.There is a driving determination to ensure that children and adults in the school reach their full potential. Learning is celebrated and openly admired. The school is a happy stimulating and caring place where our Monksmead values are shown in everything we do.

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