Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SPS)

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We are searching for a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join our team. As a HLTA you will be covering scheduled PPA, Leadership time and staff absence across different year groups for 3 days a week. As part of your role, you will be planning and delivering lessons, as well as delivering some pre planned lessons.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

School: Spaldwick Primary School, Royston Avenue, Spaldwick, Huntingdon, PE28 0TH

Start date: As soon as possible

Date posted: Monday 27th October 2025

Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).

Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2025, 18 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only), 3 days per week, 08:30am – 15:30pm, with an hour unpaid break – working days to be agreed at interview.

Salary: Level 4, Points 12–15, Namely £13,280 – £13,942 (FTE £28,598- £30,024)

We are looking for:

• HLTA or equivalent qualification
• A HLTA who is committed and passionate about making a positive difference to each and every child
• Knowledge of the national curriculum
• Commitment to planning and feedback in liaison with Class Teachers
• An inspiring HLTA who has high expectations for pupils’ learning, behaviour and achievement
• A practitioner with a good knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and assessment
• A professional who works well in a team, can use their own initiative and is committed to their own professional development

In return we will give you:

• A supportive and dedicated team of staff, governors and parents
• Children who are enthusiastic, committed to learning and enjoy school
• Excellent classroom support from high quality teaching assistants
• Continual Professional Development and training

Staff Benefits:

• 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (support staff only)
• Nationally agreed pay award
• Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
• Automatic service-linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted teaching and support staff)
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership

Interviews:

W/B 17th November 2025

Application Instructions:

Enquiries and applications to: [contact hidden] (CV’s will not be accepted)

If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly.

Sponsorship Information:

Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.