Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Location: Co-Op Academy Nightingale 

Salary: SO1 SCP 23-25

Contract:  Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Term time only 

Start date: September 2025

Full time equivalent salary (excluding allowances): £33,366 - £35,235 per annum

The total salary you receive will be £25,319 - £27,344 per annum

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). In this role, you will play a vital part in enhancing teaching and learning across various subjects. You will work closely with teaching staff to deliver pre-planned lessons, to lead small groups  and provide targeted interventions to support student progress and attainment. Additionally, you will assist in planning, preparing, and assessing learning activities to ensure they are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with the school’s curriculum objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead small group interventions to support students’ learning and development.

• Deliver pre-planned lessons under the guidance of teaching staff, ensuring effective curriculum delivery.

• Provide individualised support to students with additional needs, including SEN and EAL learners.

• Assist in the planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Support the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the welfare and safety of all students

Requirements:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role within a primary school setting or intention to complete HLTA qualification supported by the Academy.

• Strong understanding of primary curriculum frameworks and teaching strategies.

• Ability to engage and motivate students, fostering a love for learning.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.

• Adaptability and resilience to meet the varying needs and challenges of a primary school environment.

• Able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents. 

Benefits

Local government pension scheme 

Co-op staff discount and other benefits

How to apply

Closing date: Monday 30th June, 8am

Interviews: TBC

For more information contact

Poppy Lewis poppy.lewis@coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with appropriate childrens and/or adults barred list check if necessary. A person who is included in the childrens or adults barred list commits an offence if they engage in regulated activity from which they are barred.

We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion.Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.