HLTA/Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Primary school

HLTA / Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) – Primary school

Full‑time, long‑term placement
Term time only
Regular PPA cover required

Working Environment

Primary school settings (EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 depending on school need)

Role Overview

The HLTA / TA3 will work on a full‑time agency assignment within a primary school, supporting teaching and learning across the school and providing planned PPA cover. The role requires confidence leading whole‑class learning, following lesson plans set by teaching staff, and maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement.

The post holder will remain employed by the agency and work under the day‑to‑day direction of the school’s senior leadership team, in line with school policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & PPA Cover

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons during teacher PPA time, ensuring continuity of learning
• Lead whole‑class sessions confidently across assigned year groups
• Adapt lesson delivery to meet pupil needs while following school frameworks
• Provide clear verbal and written feedback to teaching staff after lessons

Classroom Support

• Support teachers with learning activities, interventions and catch‑up support
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives
• Prepare and use classroom resources provided by the school

Behaviour & Engagement

• Manage behaviour effectively in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Maintain a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment
• Promote positive attitudes, inclusion and respect

Pastoral & SEND Support

• Support pupils’ emotional and social development
• Assist with SEND, EAL or SEMH needs where required
• Apply safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately

Professional Responsibilities

• Represent the agency professionally at all times
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and staff codes of conduct
• Complete agency timesheets accurately and on time
• Communicate effectively with school staff and agency consultants

Essential Requirements

• HLTA status or TA Level 3 qualification
• Proven experience working in a UK primary school
• Experience covering classes for PPA
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum
• Flexibility and adaptability within school settings
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via the agency)
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience across multiple year groups
• SEND experience
• First Aid training
• Experience in long‑term supply placements

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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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