Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team 4 days per week, working hours from 8:15 - 15:45.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences, including leading whole-class lessons in the absence of a teacher and supporting small groups and individual pupils. You will play a key part in helping pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver lessons to whole classes during planned and unplanned teacher absence
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate learning activities for individuals, groups, and classes
• Monitor pupil progress and provide clear feedback to support improvement
• Support pupils’ literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum learning
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs, including SEND
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional resilience

Pupil Support

• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to pupil assessments and record-keeping
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and carers where appropriate

Teamwork & Leadership

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider school team
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to other classroom support staff
• Contribute to school events and attend meetings and training sessions
• Uphold confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities at all times

• General Duties

• Supervise pupils during breaktimes as required
• Prepare and use learning resources, including ICT tools
• Support the planning and delivery of interventions

Follow all school policies, including safeguarding and behaviour

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
• First Aid trained (or willing to undertake training)
• Experienced in working with children or in a school setting
• Skilled in planning and delivering learning activities
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding, SEND, and the curriculum
• Confident using ICT to support teaching and learning
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and resourceful

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
• Positive, resilient, and motivated to make a difference
• Committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion
• Able to inspire, motivate, and build strong relationships

In return we can offer you:

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our school
• high quality professional development both in school and as a member of the wider Greensand Multi Academy Trust
• an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged
• access to an employee support scheme offering a range of health and wellbeing support services, including complimentary counselling and physio

Wray Common is a community school providing outstanding learning opportunities for all our children. The school is a founding member of the Greensand Multi Academy Trust, a group of local schools who have been working together since 2017. Our vision is to enrich the lives of every child in our Trust by enabling a culture of collaboration, support and challenge between our schools. We aim to ensure that every child is successful by making learning the focus of our work and putting the needs of our children at the heart of every decision we make.

Candidates are warmly invited to contact Mr Lloyd Murphy, the headteacher at Wray Common Primary School, to discuss the role in more detail and to arrange a tour of the school.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 9am, however applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Wray Common Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.