Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Chelmsford is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teachers and aid student learning. The ideal candidate will have an HLTA qualification, provide lessons, handle interventions, and deliver engaging activities across all primary age groups. This part-time role offers an opportunity to be part of an ambitious team dedicated to improving students' educational experiences.

Benefits

Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and family-friendly policies

Benefits platform with valuable discounts

Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 GP

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification (Level 4 or equivalent).
• Demonstrates a 'can do' attitude.
• Able to provide and deliver learning activities to whole classes in early years and key stages.
• Proven track record of delivering high quality interventions.
• Committed to raising standards and meeting individual needs of children.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and a real team player.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work using their own initiative.
• Must hold English and mathematics qualifications at least GCSE Grade C.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons across the primary range (Reception to Year 6).
• Support PPA, cover when teachers are absent, and assist during release time.
• Conduct intervention work with small groups.

Skills

HLTA qualification (Level 4 or equivalent)

Can do attitude

Ability to provide learning activities

Track record of delivering high quality interventions

Commitment to raising standards

Positive and enthusiastic team player

Self-motivated and resilient

English and mathematics qualifications (GCSE Grade C)

Job description

Barnes Farm Primary School is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC2928-66S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 5 Point 9-12 (£27,254 - £28,598 FTE)

Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/01/2026
Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Hours: 34 hours - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday : 8.15am - 12.15pm and 1pm - 4pm
Thursday and Friday : 8.15am - 12.15pm and 1pm - 3.30pm

Closing Date: 12th January 2026 at 12pm Midday

Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to be a part of an incredible journey at Barnes Farm Primary School? We are looking for a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) who can deliver lessons across the primary range (Reception to Year 6) to support PPA, cover when teachers are absent from school and release time for our teachers/leaders. This role will also include intervention work with small groups. The right person will have the drive to support the children across the school to be the very best that they can be whilst inspiring a love of learning.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a HLTA qualification (Level 4 or equivalent)
• Demonstrates a 'can do' attitude.
• Is able to provide and deliver learning activities to whole classes in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Has a proven track record of delivering high quality interventions
• Is committed to raising standards and meeting the needs of individual children
• Is positive, enthusiastic and a real team player
• Is self-motivated, resilient and able to work using their own initiative
• Applicants must hold English and mathematics qualifications, at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP.

Contact us:

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager on 01245 467474 or by emailing [e-mail].

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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