Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Waterside Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking primary school, committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our fantastic team.

This role is suitable for aspiring HLTAs, qualified HLTAs and recently qualified teachers looking to gather further experience

As a HLTA at our school, you will:

Support and deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of subjects and year groups.

Plan and lead small group or whole class sessions in the absence of a teacher.

Work closely with class teachers to adapt and differentiate learning to meet pupils’ needs.

Support the development and progress of pupils with a range of abilities and needs.

Play an active role in the wider school community.

Waterside Primary School is proud to be situated in the heart of Stoke on-Trent where cultural richness and diversity is celebrated within our school and our local community. There is sharp focus at Waterside on becoming respectful and tolerant citizens which enable positive interactions within and beyond our school. Although there is a high level of deprivation, and social challenges we are committed to ‘Empowering Learners’ and enriching lives.

Due to the challenges within our context, we place high priority on developing the whole child. We are highly ambitious and inclusive and strive to intrinsically embed the British Values and our Personal Development curriculum including our school values (Respect, Determination, Excellence, Friendship, Courage, Inspiration, Equality) to ensure that pupils acquire skills and knowledge for future learning and life in modern Britain. All staff at Waterside are highly aspirational and consistently deliver rich learning experiences within our ambitious broad and balance 4D curriculum, that secure academic achievement and progress, whilst going beyond the curriculum to reinforce the skills required for life-long learning.

At Waterside, we understand the importance of equity in ensuring all pupils are able to achieve from their individual starting points, and through the challenging and diversified opportunities that we provide, children become confident learners who are prepared for life beyond the classroom.

Our ambition and passion for success for all, drives the work that we do and the decisions that we make.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power

to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in

the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly

meaningful. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner