Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,605 - £31,029 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8HU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1533838 |
Summary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 8, £28,605 - £31,029 per annum, pro rataHours: 35-40 hours per week (exact hours to be negotiated) Monday to Friday. Term time onlyApplications Close: Thursday 12th February 2026
Interview Date: Friday 13th February 2026
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Griffydam Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school.The successful candidate will:
Be already experienced in an HLTA role
Be ready to take on the responsibility of leading sessions with children
To be able to confidently cover a class in a teacher’s absence and work from planning
Be patient, sensitive, caring and show commitment.
Be able to develop a good understanding of children’s individual needs and to support their progress in all areas.Experience of nurture groups is desirable but not essential as training will be given
Be a skilled communicator and the ability to understand children’s reactions.
Have the ability to work using their own initiative.
Be hardworking with excellent organisational skills.
Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
Be flexible, open to change and positive with a good sense of humour.
Have the highest expectations for all our children and their futures.
Previous experience of leading classes
Experience of working across the primary age range is desirable.
Find out more about this exciting opportunity and our school, by visiting our school websiteCandidates are encouraged and welcome to visit.Griffydam Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 8, £28,605 - £31,029 per annum, pro rataHours: 35-40 hours per week (exact hours to be negotiated) Monday to Friday. Term time onlyApplications Close: Thursday 12th February 2026
Interview Date: Friday 13th February 2026
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Griffydam Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school.The successful candidate will:
Be already experienced in an HLTA role
Be ready to take on the responsibility of leading sessions with children
To be able to confidently cover a class in a teacher’s absence and work from planning
Be patient, sensitive, caring and show commitment.
Be able to develop a good understanding of children’s individual needs and to support their progress in all areas.Experience of nurture groups is desirable but not essential as training will be given
Be a skilled communicator and the ability to understand children’s reactions.
Have the ability to work using their own initiative.
Be hardworking with excellent organisational skills.
Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
Be flexible, open to change and positive with a good sense of humour.
Have the highest expectations for all our children and their futures.
Previous experience of leading classes
Experience of working across the primary age range is desirable.
Find out more about this exciting opportunity and our school, by visiting our school websiteCandidates are encouraged and welcome to visit.Griffydam Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check