Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Contract : Permanent, Full time, Term time only, plus 5 INSET days Salary : NJC Scale 3 Point 5 ,40 hours per week 30 minutes unpaid lunch break - £26454 (Actual) per annum Closing date : 24th June 2026 Start : September 2026 Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. Belmore Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join our friendly, vibrant, and supportive team, to complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities. Monitoring and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development. Working with teachers: planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short-term for whole classes. A HLTA must be able to: Demonstrate sufficient understanding to support children’s learning and an ability to acquire further knowledge to contribute effectively and with confidence to the classes in which they are involved. Demonstrate familiarity with the Primary National Curriculum, the age related expectations of children from Y1-Y6, the main teaching methods and the testing/ assessment frameworks across KS1 and KS2. Able to understand and recognise desired outcomes of lesson plans. Understand the key factors that can affect student learning. Aware of the statutory frameworks relevant to the role. Understand the legal definition of Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND) and be familiar with guidance about meeting SEND. Understand a range of strategies appropriate to Primary age children to establish an effective learning environment and promote positive behavior and attitudes to learning. Qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. Preferably HLTA qualification or working towards HLTA status. Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. Phonics Specialist skills/training in the Primary curriculum Recent experience of working with Primary age children within a KS1 and/or KS2 learning environment. Up to date knowledge of Primary curriculum and assessment We can offer: Children who are keen to learn and appreciate a high quality of learning. The support of highly motivated and supportive colleagues who are fun to work with. A positive environment in which to work and learn Further Information: Belmore Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children. Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised. CVs will not be accepted. We a