We’re looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team at  Riddings Junior School, where every child is seen, known and valued. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership-level support role, working alongside teachers and senior staff to drive high-quality teaching and inclusive practice.

As a HLTA, you’ll plan and deliver learning activities, lead interventions, assess pupil progress, and help create an environment where every child can thrive. You’ll also provide support to other teaching assistants and contribute to developing classroom excellence across the school

What you’ll do:

• Plan, prepare and deliver targeted learning activities

• Support individuals and small groups, including pupils with additional needs

• Lead and evaluate interventions in collaboration with teaching staff

• Provide feedback and assessment to support pupil progress

• Model inclusive, high-expectation practice for pupils and staff

• Support positive behaviour, wellbeing and pupil independence

• Help mentor and guide other support staff

Who we are looking for:

• Experience working with children in education or related fields

• Confidence leading learning with groups or whole classes

• Strong understanding of inclusion, safeguarding and SEND

• A team player with excellent communication and initiative and cares about children's wellbeing and education outcomes

• HLTA status 

Why work with Embark?

At Embark, we’re proud to be a family of stand-out schools, rooted in our values of Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success. We believe in people – and when you join us, you’ll be part of a culture where everyone is supported to grow and thrive.

We offer:

• A warm and inclusive team who live our values every day

• Real professional development across our trust schools

• Access to trust-wide networks and subject expertise

• Flexible and family-friendly working culture

• A role that genuinely makes a difference

Safeguarding and Equality Statement

Embark Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who share our commitment to inclusion.