Higher Level Teaching Assistant

About the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working across all phases in the school, can build positive relationships with pupils and is able to lead whole‑class learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to improving outcomes for all children

• Enthuse and inspire pupils through positive relationships and high expectations

• Contribute fully to a dynamic, hardworking and supportive team

• Show initiative and a willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life

• Feel confident leading whole‑class learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

• Work independently with small groups of children and deliver intervention programmes

• Understand and respond to the emotional needs of children

• Support the mental health and wellbeing of pupils with empathy and sensitivity

• Demonstrate flexibility to meet the varied needs of pupils and the changing demands of the school day

• Communicate clearly and positively with parents

Role Responsibilities

You will provide high‑level support to teachers and pupils across the school, including:

• Covering classes independently for PPA and staff absence, following programmes of work

• Preparing for teaching by discussing outcomes with class teachers and ensuring planning and resources are ready

• Maintaining strong behaviour management and positive routines throughout the day

• Assessing pupils’ work and feeding back to class teachers

• Greeting children at the start of the day and ensuring a safe, calm dismissal at the end of the day

• Delivering small‑group and individual intervention programmes, including some 1:1 support

HLTAs at Goffs Oak are not assigned to a single class or year group; you will work across the school.

This is a 37.5 hour permanent contract. The working hours would be; 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

We Value:

Happiness
When we enjoy what we are doing, we learn at our best

Confidence
When we have confidence, we will always have a go!

Challenge
When we are challenged, we are engaged

Perseverance
When we are encouraged to keep going, even when the going gets tough, we develop resilience, positive outlooks and self-belief

Respect
When we are respectful, we can see things through the eyes of others

The successful candidate will need to have a high level of commitment to our values.

We can offer you delightful children who are excited to learn. If you can work well in a team, show initiative and have an interest in working alongside others who are creating outstanding provision for our children; we encourage you to apply.

Candidates should have experience of working across all key stages and have experience of leading the whole class.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit please contact the school office (01707 888488; [email protected])

Goffs Oak Primary and Nursery School are fully committed to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils. The successful applicant will also be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

For shortlisted candidates, online searches will be done as part of our due diligence checks.

Only applications through Teach in Herts will be accepted. 

We reserve the right to close the application process early if we have sufficient strong candidates, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to share any relevant criminal history prior to interview.