HLTA at Austin Farm Academy

14 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AFA/99163

Location

Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade E

Hours Per Week

26.25

Weeks Per Year

38.4

Closing Date

5:00pm, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

29th June 2026

Interview Date(s) 29th June 2026

About this Role

Do you have a passion for supporting young children's learning and development and enjoy working independently, as well as as part of a team?

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic HLTA to join our friendly team: to work in all classes across the school, undertaking PPA and staff cover.

The person appointed would need the skills and qualities necessary to demonstrate they can take responsibility for agreed learning activities (which may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or whole classes). They will monitor pupils, assess, record and report pupils’ achievement, progress and development to the class teacher. The successful candidate will have a secure level of understanding of SEND needs and the ability to promote consistently high levels of behaviour and learning.

We are looking for candidates who have:

An HLTA qualification or above or can demonstrate that they can meet the HLTA standards.
The ability to work independently and use their own initiative.
A positive and nurturing manner.
Knowledge of a range of learning and behaviour strategies.
Knowledge or experience of Read, Write Inc. phonics programme.

We can offer you:

The support of our experienced team in developing your classroom practice.
Working within a friendly whole school team where the children’s needs are placed at the heart of all we do.
A hardworking but caring environment which encourages all children to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references – online checks will be carried out and references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.