Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade : Band G (SCP 19-24)
Contract Term : 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Salary : £25,945
Contract Type : Fixed Term – 1 year
Start Date : 1st September 2026
Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of young children? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive and child-centred environment where relationships, play and high-quality provision sit at the heart of learning?
We are excited to invite applications for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly, dedicated and inclusive team at Chapelhill Primary School.
This is a fixed-term position initially, with a hope to make permanent if future budget allows. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially and emotionally and who is excited by the unique opportunities that working in Early Years provides.
About the Role
This role is based within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision and requires someone with a strong understanding of child development and effective early years practice.
As our EYFS HLTA, you will:
- Work within our EYFS setting to provide high-quality support for teaching and learning
- Lead learning experiences and provide class cover where appropriate
- Support children in developing emotional literacy, resilience, independence, social communication and academic progress
- Setting up and enhancing high-quality continuous provision, indoors and outdoors
- Deliver targeted interventions and support children with additional needs, including those with SEND
- Contribute to an engaging and enabling environment, both indoors and outdoors, that promotes curiosity, exploration and play-based learning
- Support observation, assessment and planning processes in line with the EYFS Framework
- Promote and develop early language, communication and vocabulary acquisition
- Support the delivery of early phonics, literacy and mathematical development
- Working collaboratively as part of a highly skilled and supportive EYFS team
- Build positoive relationships with children and families to ensure stronh home-school partnerships
This is a rewarding role requiring flexibility, initiative and excellent interpersonal skills. You will play a significant part in creating inclusive, engaging and ambitious learning experiences for all children.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
- Is warm, nurturing, caring and genuinely enjoys working with young children
- Holds a Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent HLTA qualification)
- Has significant experience working within an EYFS environment
- Demonstrates a secure understanding of the EYFS Framework, child development and effective early years pedagogy
- Has experience supporting children with SEND, ideally within an Early Years setting
- Understands the importance of play-based learning, continuous provision and child-initiated learning
- Has experience of observation, assessment and using evidence to inform next steps in learning
- Is confident delivering interventions, leading groups and covering whole-class teaching
- Has experience supporting early communication, language development and early phonics
- Demonstrates strong classroom practice and positive behaviour support strategies
- Champions inclusion and has high expectations for all children
- Communicates effectively with staff, families and external professionals
- Is reflective, resilient, proactive and brings positivity and humour to the team
Experience managing whole classes and using recognised teaching and learning strategies is essential. Experience within a mainstream primary setting is highly desirable.
In Return, We Offer
- A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community
- Supportive leadership and dedicated colleagues
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A school culture that values wellbeing, collaboration and professional trust
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children at the very start of their educational journey
Why Join Us?
At Chapelhill Primary School, we are passionate about giving every child the very best start to school life. Our Early Years provision places relationships, nurture and ambitious learning experiences at the centre of everything we do.
If you are enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to helping young children thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Opportunity to Visit the School
Interested candidates are invited to visit the school for an open walk-around on Wednesday 3rd June at 4pm. Please contact the school office to register.
Safeguarding Statement
Chapelhill Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
We promote equality of opportunity and celebrate diversity within our community.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-employment checks. This may include publicly available information on social media platforms and other online sources. Any concerns identified will be explored during the interview process.
How to Apply
Please submit your completed application form together with a letter of application (maximum two sides of A4, font size 11) via email to:
schooloffice@chapelhillprimary.co.uk
In your letter, please explain the skills, knowledge and experience you bring to the role, including examples of impact and how you meet the person specification.
Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026, 12 noon
Interviews and lesson observations: Week commencing 15th June 2026
Salary range
- £25,945 per year