Level Teaching Assistant

Primary School in WA4 Seeking Full-time HLTA – January Start

Teaching Personnel are working with support a primary school located in the WA4 area, who are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their KS1 team from January 2026
. This position is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to further develop their skills within a nurturing and community-focused school.

• Start date: January 2026
• Part-time hours
  , with the possibility of progressing to full-time later in the academic year.
• Providing short-term classroom cover during teacher PPA or absence, ensuring high-quality learning continues seamlessly.
• Working within Key Stage 2, supporting pupils across Years 4–6.
• Collaborating with class teachers to identify learning needs and deliver tailored support, including small-group sessions and one-to-one interventions in core subjects.

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or HLTA qualification, or substantial experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary setting.
• Strong understanding of effective classroom practice and behaviour support strategies.
• A calm, resilient and proactive approach when supporting pupils with varying needs.
• A genuine commitment to helping children make progress academically and socially.
• Safeguarding training (completed during registration with Teaching Personnel).

• Your own dedicated consultant to support you throughout the recruitment and placement process.
• Regular communication and ongoing support.
• Access to a wide range of high-quality professional development through our specialist CPD Academy.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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