Level Teaching Assistant

Emscote Infant School, Federation of Emscote Infant and All Saints’ CE Junior Schools Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Required from September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our successful and supportive federation. This role will initially be based at Emscote Infant School.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident practitioner to take a leading role in supporting and advancing pupils’ learning. The successful candidate will work in partnership with teachers and senior leaders to plan, deliver and assess learning across the curriculum, including leading whole-class teaching during teacher absence.

You will support pupils across the school, including those with additional and complex needs and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring all children are fully included and able to achieve their potential.

The role will be permanent, working 23 hours per week, term‑time only including INSET days. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements for the right candidate and where this meets the needs of the school.

Although this advert is for a position starting in September, we are looking to develop a reserve list for future employment in the federation. The reserve list will last six months.

• a relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification or higher
• a good standard of education including English & maths (GCSE/Level
  2)
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• experience of working within a classroom setting and with primary aged pupils
• excellent behaviour management skills
• the ability to work on their own initiative, and also work well as part of a team

• Implement and undertake work in line with the Higher Level Teaching Assistants Standards
• To contribute to planning, preparing and delivery of learning activities and support programmes to individual or groups of pupils
• Delivering and planning lessons for groups of pupils/whole classes
• Supporting the class teacher(s) within school
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• Assisting the pupils with developing academically, socially, and personally
• To use behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

As a team we work collaboratively, supporting each other, and as an excellent practitioner, you would lead by example.

• Is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development
• Can confidently lead learning and manage a classroom environment
• Has strong knowledge of primary education (EYFS/KS1 desirable)
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and resilience
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Has a nurturing approach alongside high expectations
• Are flexible and adaptable
• Work in a creative way to inspire and challenge children
• Are positive and relish the opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives

Please See The Attached Job Description For Additional Details.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

Please complete the attached application form and return to:

Final date to receive applications:
Midnight 7th June 2026

Shortlisting:
Monday 8th June 2026

Interviews:
Thursday 11th June 2026

Start date:

1st September 2026

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