Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and nurturing team at Copthorne Primary School.

At Copthorne, we are proud to be a welcoming, inclusive and community-focused school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to succeed. Our vision is to inspire a love of learning for life, enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. We are driven by strong values of Inclusion, Kindness, Honesty, Hard work and Ambition, which underpin everything we do.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, by delivering high-quality lessons and targeted interventions under the guidance of teaching staff, working with individuals, small groups and whole classes. The role will also entail providing whole class cover, as and when required, and supporting pupils with a wide range of needs.

About our school

Copthorne Primary School is a diverse and inclusive school at the heart of its community in BD7. We celebrate our rich cultural diversity and are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and inspired to learn.

Our pupils are enthusiastic, curious and eager to succeed. We have a strong, supportive staff team who work collaboratively to provide engaging learning experiences and ensure high expectations for all. We place great importance on developing the whole child, promoting not only academic success but also confidence, independence and positive relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where your contribution will be valued and where you can make a real difference to children’s lives.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging lessons and learning activities
• Support pupils’ learning across the curriculum through targeted interventions and in-class support
• Provide support for pupils with additional or specific learning needs, including SEND
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress
• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development in line with our school values
• Be committed to raising standards and outcomes for all pupils
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and dedicated team
• Use effective assessment strategies to support and raise pupil achievement

We can offer:

• Happy, motivated and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• A dedicated and experienced staff team, alongside strong leadership and governance
• Excellent outdoor facilities and learning environments
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• An excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would encourage prospective candidates to visit our school to experience our positive ethos and learning environment first-hand. To arrange a visit, please contact Stacey Hardcastle (Office Manager) on [phone removed].

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi-academy trust and aim to employ a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and ensure a fair recruitment process in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.