This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Compass EKO Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
25 hrs per week – 08:15 – 15:30 (four days per week)
Grade 4, pt 10 - £16,316 per annum
Term time only - 38 weeks
Permanent
Required from September 2026, an HLTA to teach across the school during staff planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time and periods of short term absence. When whole class cover is not required, you will provide support in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils by working in class, with individuals or groups of pupils.
We would like to hear from you if you:
have the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification or equivalent experience and suitable qualifications in English and Mathematics
are experienced in working in a primary school setting
have regularly delivered whole class or group teaching, both from own and school planning
are confident in positive classroom management
have a good understanding of how children learn and can be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children
are able to model excellent communication and liaise closely with teachers and other staff.
have good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 12/05/2026
Interview date: TBC
Carina Pennell
01473 728565
carina.pennell@ekotrust.org.uk
