Lead Teaching Assistant - Cover (HLTA) - 1 Year Fixed Term at Longthorpe Primary Academy

As a Lead TA (HLTA), you will provide effective classroom cover for both planned and unplanned teacher absence, support pupils to make strong progress from their starting points, and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment. This is a fixed term position – Starting asap in Sept 2026 until 31st August 2027

About the Role

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver planned learning activities and provide high‑quality cover across the school.
• Work with whole classes, small groups, and individual pupils—including those with SEND and EAL—to ensure they can access the curriculum and make sustained progress.
• Use your specialist skills, training, and experience to support pupil learning, wellbeing, and independence.
• Contribute to planning, preparation, and assessment, offering insightful feedback to teachers and parents.
• Support the implementation of behaviour strategies in line with school policy.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Assist with monitoring and recording pupil progress using a range of assessment techniques.
• Participate in training, CPD, school meetings, and wider school life.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to the aims and ethos of a high‑performing school.
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills (minimum 5 GCSEs including English and Maths).
• Has experience planning and leading teaching and learning activities.
• Understands how to meet a range of learning needs and support inclusion for all pupils.
• Communicates effectively and works well as part of a team.
• Uses initiative, is well‑organised, and is committed to professional growth.

Experience working with pupils with SEND, leading interventions, or delivering whole‑class learning is desirable.

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative staff team
• High‑quality professional development opportunities
• A school committed to safeguarding, wellbeing, and the highest standards of education
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping pupils’ learning and progress
• Employer Pension contribution
• Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Free on-site car parking
• Free tea and coffee

Longthorpe Primary Academy is a wonderful, multi-cultural school where children feel safe, happy and secure.  We are a vibrant place of learning, underpinned by expert teaching of a broad curriculum and high levels of pastoral care.   Our children leave well-prepared for the next phase of their education, taking with them a love of learning, a curiosity about the world, the ability to care about others and confidence that they will succeed.

We are proud to belong to Keys Academes Trust, and this gives us the opportunity to collaborate with other schools and to further enhance our children’s school experiences.

I hope that, by reading this information pack and by considering how your own skills match those needed to meet this fulfilling role, you will feel inspired to apply for the post.  Visits to the school are very welcome; meeting the staff and the children will give you a clearer picture of the opportunity that this role offers.  

Safeguarding Statement

Keys Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and appropriate references will be required.