Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated primary school in Cranbrook is seeking a passionate HLTA to join their team on a fixed-term contract until August 31, 2026. This role involves leading morning interventions and providing class cover in the afternoons across key stages 1 and 2. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a good standard of maths, English, and IT skills, and a commitment to ensuring positive learning experiences for children. Professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Tailored professional development opportunities

Engagement with fantastic children

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting or teaching KS1 and KS2 children is essential.
• Ability to lead interventions and provide whole class cover.

Responsibilities

• Lead interventions in the mornings.
• Provide whole class cover in the afternoons.
• Create positive learning opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good standard of maths, English and IT skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Organised and able to work independently

High standards of class behaviour management

Passion for creating positive learning opportunities

Education

HLTA Qualification or working towards professional standards

Job description

Are you an outstanding HLTA looking for an exciting new challenge?

Here at Cranbrook, we are looking for an HLTA to join our fantastic team. The role is five days per week, 8:30am-3:15pm. This will be an exciting opportunity to lead interventions in the mornings and provide whole class cover in the afternoons, across key stages 1 and 2. Experience of supporting or teaching both KS1 and KS2 children is essential. You should be working at or towards professional standards for HLTA. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

We are looking for an effective team player who is organised, patient and is passionate about creating positive learning opportunities for children. If you think you have the skills and experience necessary for such a role then please apply, or get in touch to find out more.

We are a small (but ambitious!) Church of England Primary School, ready to build on previous recent successes. If you are an experienced or aspiring HLTA with a passion for learning, this could be the job for you!

We are looking for a candidate with energy and a passion for providing the best outcomes for their pupils, who;

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Has a good standard of maths, English and IT skills;
• Is flexible and adaptable;
• Is organised and able to work independently;
• Can demonstrate high standards of class behaviour management;
• Goes above and beyond to ensure the children they care for experience a rich and exciting curriculum.

We can offer you:

• A school full of fantastic children who will add sparkle to every working day!
• A united and supportive staff team.
• Effective and tailored professional development opportunities to support you in your journey.

The leadership team are excited about the direction that Cranbrook Primary School is heading in. If you are looking for a role with challenge, excitement and the promise of professional development, this may be the job for you! Please call to arrange a visit to our wonderful school.

Please see the attached job description to find out more.

Cranbrook CEP Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment.