Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - PPA Cover

Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days
HLTA PCD8i £33,119 per annum, pro rata 
Start Date: 4th January 2027

Are you an enthusiastic, skilled and flexible practitioner with a passion for supporting children's learning?

We are seeking an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality PPA cover across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA who can confidently plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons using our established schemes of work, ensuring continuity and consistency in pupils' learning.

The successful candidate will:
•    Have HLTA status or equivalent experience.
•    Be able to plan and teach lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
•    Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
•    Be committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners.
•    Work effectively with teachers, support staff and families.
•    Contribute positively to our caring and ambitious school community.

We can offer:
•    Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils.
•    A supportive and dedicated staff team.
•    High-quality professional development opportunities.
•    A welcoming school committed to staff wellbeing.
•    Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement.

Ashfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

To apply:  Please send complete a Cumberland Council application form, along with a covering letter, to Michelle Coulthard [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 16th November at 12pm
Interview Date: wc Monday 23rd November