Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Contract: Permanent – Grade 8
Hours: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. 8.30am – 3.45pm (15 min morning break & 1 hour lunch)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact?
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and ready to bring your skills, energy and creativity to our school community? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Your Opportunity
Working under the direction of the Headteacher, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children’s learning both individually and in groups, ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
This role is ideal for someone who is:
- Confident in delivering planned lessons to whole classes.
- Experienced in supporting children with a range of needs.
- Committed to fostering an engaging and positive learning environment.
What We Are Looking For
Old Mill Primary School is seeking a dedicated and motivated HLTA to join our supportive and inclusive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the educational experience of our pupils.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Deliver lessons to whole classes, as well as support small groups and individuals.
- Adapt and deliver engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, children and parents.
- Be motivated, flexible and committed to high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.
Applicants should hold relevant qualifications and have experience delivering lessons across the primary phase, without the additional assessment and planning requirements of a teaching post.
About Old Mill Primary School
Old Mill is a larger-than-average, busy and friendly primary school in South Leicestershire. We are proud of our dedicated staff, supportive parents and delightful children.
This role is a permanent position supporting teaching and learning across the school. It includes elements of whole-class teaching alongside small group work and interventions, but without the additional assessment and planning responsibilities of a teacher.
What We Can Offer
- Excellent professional development and support.
- A friendly, caring school environment with well-behaved and motivated pupils.
- Supportive governors and dedicated, committed colleagues.
- Employment within a successful and growing Trust where each school maintains its unique identity.
- Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Access to free breakfast club and wraparound care for the children of staff.
Visits and Applications
We encourage visits to our wonderful school – ideally during the school day – to see our enthusiastic and engaged pupils at work. Please contact the School Business Manager to arrange a convenient time.
Once you have read about what we are looking for, if you believe you are the person we need, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Closing Date: 28.10.25
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and telephone shortly after the closing date.
Old Mill is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People.
The successful applicant will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring check, Identify check and Health check before commencing work and references, including the most recent employer, will be taken.