Higher Level Teaching assistant - Cullompton
Job description
Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a long-term role where you can make a meaningful impact across the school? Do you thrive when leading whole-class learning, supporting teachers with PPA cover, and delivering small-group interventions? If so, our partner school in Cullompton has a fantastic opportunity that could be the perfect next step in your education career.
Key Information
- Start Date: 5th January 2026
- Contract Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm – with the potential to secure a permanent position
- Hourly Rate: £13.85–£17.69 (experience dependent)
- Employer: Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering excellent guidance, training, and career support
The Roles
We are working closely with a welcoming, well-organised primary school seeking to secure a committed HLTA for long-term supply placement:
- 4 days per week
- Guaranteed until July 2026
- Excellent stability and long-term consistency
Responsibilities include:
- Providing PPA cover across various year groups
- Delivering ECT cover, including leading whole-class teaching (sometimes independently, without TA support)
- Running targeted small-group interventions to improve pupils’ phonics, language link and speech link
- Supporting pupils’ progress while maintaining a positive, structured learning environment
You’ll play a vital role in ensuring continuity, consistency, and high-quality learning for pupils across the school.
Who We’re Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- A qualified HLTA, or an experienced TA with HLTA-level capability
- Confident delivering lessons to whole classes
- Skilled in supporting primary-aged children across a variety of needs
- Competent with intervention programmes such as Phonics, Language Link, or Speech Link
- Flexible, reliable, and passionate about supporting teaching and learning
What You’ll Gain
- Long-term stability in a supportive, forward-thinking school
- Opportunities to lead teaching and develop professionally
- A varied and rewarding role where your expertise truly matters
If you would like to be considered for the position, get in touch today. We are actively shortlisting and would love to hear from enthusiastic, confident HLTAs ready for their next challenge.
01392 920363
evie.mildon@teachingpersonnel.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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