Primary HLTA - Barnet

Primary HLTA – Barnet – ASAP/September 2025

Primary HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Location: Barnet, London

Start Date: ASAP / September 2025

Pay scale: £30,048.00 - £30,958.00 Annually (Actual) - NJC salary scale 20-22

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of a welcoming, talented and highly motivated team at a Primary Academy in Barnet.   

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils, the teachers and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils (e.g. SEN, EAL, GT, all underachieving groups), by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.  To have an impact on children’s learning and progress.

The Primary Higher Level Teaching Assistant works under the instruction and guidance of both class teachers and subject specialists. They support the delivery of quality learning and teaching helping to raise standards of achievement and provide pastoral care for pupils. At Wren Academy we value our teaching assistants and give them support and assistance in order that they may effectively and happily perform their duties. Our teaching assistants may be asked to support the whole class or work 1:1 with a SEN pupil directed by the SENDCo.

Particular Responsibilities

• To teach whole class lessons for planned and unplanned absence of a teacher
• Teach guided groups effectively, as directed by the SENDCo, ensuring the

needs of the children of all abilities are met

• To implement planned support programmes for particular pupils with differing

learning needs

• Help foster good relationships at all levels
• Write, type and record detailed comments regarding the children’s learning
• Use IT to take photos and record children’s achievements
• Lunchtime and playtime supervision
• Support SEND children when needed

Key Tasks

Planning

• Plan and prepare lessons with guidance from teachers, participating in all

stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson planning, evaluating and

adjusting lessons/work plans on a weekly basis.

• Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson

plans and in response to pupil need.

• Cover lessons when staff are absent with pre planned lessons provided by class

Teachers

Learning and Teaching

• Cover lessons when staff are absent with pre planned lessons provided by class teachers
• Plan and deliver effective interventions looking at pupil progress and pupil wellbeing
• Prepare effective Smartboards for weekly lessons under the guidance of class teachers.
• Within an agreed system of supervision and within a pre-determined lesson framework, teach whole classes.
• Provide verbal and written feedback in line with the marking policy
• Motivate and progress pupils’ learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities.
• Be familiar with lesson plans, PLP targets and learning objectives.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs, both in learning activities and within the classroom.
• Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others
• Monitor and oversee Lexia, out literacy programme under the guidance of the SENDCo
• In accordance with arrangements made by the Headteacher, progress pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present
• Organise and safely manage the appropriate learning environment and resources
• Promote and reinforce children’s self-esteem and independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

Monitoring and Assessment

• Assess pupils’ responses to learning tasks and where appropriate, modify methods to meet individual and/or group needs.
• Monitor pupils’ participation and progress and provide constructive feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement within planned interventions
• Maintain and analyse records of pupils’ progress for planned interventions
• Assess pupils’ responses to learning tasks and where appropriate, modify methods to meet individual and/or group needs.
• Monitor pupils’ participation and progress and provide constructive feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement within planned interventions
• Maintain and analyse records of pupils’ progress for planned interventions

Behaviour and Pastoral

• Understand and implement school child protection procedures and comply with legal responsibilities.
• Assist in maintaining good discipline of pupils throughout the school and escort and supervise pupils on planned visits and journeys.
• Foster and maintain constructive and supportive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging appropriate information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning, and supporting home to school and community links.
• Supervise pupils in the playground and plan and organise play time activities

Assessment

• To continue personal development as agreed in performance management.
• To engage actively in the performance review process.
• To address the performance management targets set by the line manager.
• To oversee staff performance management and training and to maintain training records.

Professional Behaviour

• To maintain high standards of professional behaviour towards colleagues and students
• To lead by example and to follow the Academy’s dress code and code of conduct
• To carry out duties in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
• To have a flexible approach and to be prepared for the unusual

Other Specific Duties

• To play a full part in the life of the Academy community, to support its distinctive aim, ethos and policies, and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
• To support the Academy in meeting its legal requirements as a Church School
• To have a record of excellent health, attendance and punctuality

Candidate Criteria:

Qualifications

• GCSE levels A-C in literacy and numeracy, or the equivalent
• Willingness to gain a first aid qualification Experience of teaching in a range of year groups (ECTS welcome to apply)

Experience

• Experience of working with young children
• Experience of covering whole classes
• Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ

Level 2 (or by test)

• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
• A minimum of two years’ experience of working with children.

Skills

• Ability to assist children on an individual basis, in small groups and through whole class work
• Clearly explain tasks and foster children’s independence
• Can successfully supervise children, modelling defined behaviour management policies
• Ability to work with guidance, but under limited supervision
• Liaise and communicate effectively with others
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young pupils and informing effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Sound IT skills to support learning and maintain electronic information systems

Knowledge

• Knowledge of how to teach literacy and mathematical skills
• Knowledge & understanding of the National Curriculum
• Understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
• Understanding of First Aid procedures
• Knowledge of the needs of young children and SEND needs
• An understanding of child development and the ways in which children learn
• Knowledge of safeguarding children

Personal competencies and qualities

• Enthusiasm and a positive outlook
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Creativity in problem solving together with a willingness to take on or try new

approaches and ideas

• Be committed to maintaining a distinctive and inclusive Christian ethos in the

Academy

• A positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning
• Flexibility
• Reliability and integrity
• Good personal organisation
• Good attendance and punctuality record

If you're an experienced Primary HLTA ready to make a difference in a primary school setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed in this Primary HLTA role. The successful Primary HLTA will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Primary HLTA – Barnet – ASAP/September 2025