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HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Delce Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/9/2026
About this role
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant School: Delce Primary School Grade & Salary : Hours: 8.30am until 3.30pm (30 minutes for lunch), 39 weeks per year (term time only plus inset days) Line Manager : Headteacher Delce is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). The role of HLTA at Delce is an integral one to support both the teachers who are taking their PPA and the children’s learning in the classroom. The HLTA takes on greater responsibility than a TA, including covering classes during teacher's PPA time. You must ensure you have the capacity and flexibility to be deployed across the school to provide high quality teaching and learning whilst maintaining strong relationships and behaviour for learning. Our children are curious learners, who engage readily with their learning, consistently demonstrate our values and want to do their very best. Excellent practices and systems in our school, support children with additional needs to be successful and confident. Our curriculum is world class. Through our global themes, we provide our children with opportunities to make sense of the world they live in, think critically about world issues and to develop an awareness of the impact our actions can have on others. Teaching and learning is at the heart of our work. Our staff are incredibly committed to their own professional development and regularly undertake research projects to enhance their practice. Along with this, they are warm, engaging and supportive practitioners who make the best colleagues to work alongside. The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to build on their passion for providing our young people with the very best learning experiences. For further details about this opportunity, please contact the Headteacher, Julie North via email headteacher@inspiredelce.co.uk Closing date: 27th November 2026 Interviews: 3rd December Start date: As soon as possible Delce Primary School, is part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.