Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team of hardworking and dedicated staff, to start September 2026.

(Potential for the post to be extended beyond 31 August 2027).

We are a large primary school with 3 EYFS classes, 4 mixed Year 1/2 classes, 4 Year 3/4 classes and 4 Year 5/6 classes. This role involves working across the school to support teaching and learning.

This post involves teaching whole classes across the school to cover PPA and short-term absence, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will work across all key stages and liaise closely with class teachers to support planning and provide high-quality feedback to ensure pupil progress.

The successful candidate will:

• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative
• Be able to manage behaviour positively and maintain a purposeful learning environment
• Have an understanding of supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and promoting inclusive practice

Experience of working in a primary school setting, ideally as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, would be desirable.

We are looking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic practitioner who is motivated to improve outcomes for all pupils.

We offer a supportive staff team and opportunities for professional development, and look forward to welcoming you to our lively and vibrant school community where staff are committed to going the extra mile for all our children.

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026