Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

A welcoming and values-driven infant school is looking for a dedicated, skilled, and nurturing Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team this September.

This is a varied and rewarding role, with mornings spent supporting in class, including delivering phonics groups, and afternoons covering lessons across EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 using pre-planned materials.

The contract runs until 31st August 2027, with a strong possibility of extension.

Why this school?

This is a school where people genuinely enjoy working, and it shows. You'll be joining a team that:

• Puts personal development at the heart of everything, for both pupils and staff
• Lives and breathes strong, shared values across the whole school community
• Is supportive, welcoming, and collaborative, no lone wolves here
• Has engaged, enthusiastic pupils who love learning
• Balances academic success with nurture, creating a happy, inclusive environment
• Invests in high-quality CPD, from in-house expertise to tailored training opportunities
• Offers a thoughtfully designed curriculum and well-resourced learning spaces
• Provides a local government pension scheme

What you'll be doing

• Supporting teaching and learning in class each morning
• Delivering daily phonics sessions and targeted interventions
• Covering whole classes in the afternoons across EYFS and KS1
• Working closely with teachers to help children make strong progress
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff
• Contributing to a consistent, team-led approach to learning and behaviour

You'll also be part of regular team meetings, liaising with parents and professionals, and stepping in to support during teacher absence when needed.

What we're looking for

You're someone who:

• Loves working with children and wants to help them thrive
• Can confidently lead small groups and whole-class sessions
• Brings energy, patience, and a positive outlook
• Thinks on your feet and supports learning in the moment
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to a shared vision
• Adapts your approach to meet different needs and reflects on your practice
• Champions and celebrates children's achievements

Experience delivering phonics, particularly Read, Write, Inc., and previous whole-class teaching experience would be a real bonus.

The details

• Hours: 27.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 8:45am-12pm and 1pm-3:15pm)
• Contract: Term time only + 5 INSET days
• Start: September 2026

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant safeguarding vetting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. xwzovoh We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FRE