Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Merley First School

Merley First School is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £10,235 - £11,608 per annum (Grade 9)

This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 13 hours per week and 39 weeks per year. 

It is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 14-Dec-2026.

Merley First School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and capable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. 

This is a permanent position for two days per week, 8.30 to 15.30, which may be subject to change according to business need.

The HLTA role is there to cover the class teacher’s PPA and other release time. The position will be working in the classroom delivering agreed learning activities in the teacher’s absence, supporting the children and enabling them to achieve their full learning potential. There will be some element of planning lessons but all activities will be under the supervision of the class teacher.  An HLTA must be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding to help pupils make progress with their learning and enable them to achieve their full learning potential. Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential

We are looking for someone who:

• is willing to embrace, support and develop the ethos of our school

• is able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, committed to achieving the best possible outcome for our children 

• can lead, inspire and motivate children in line with the school’s vision and values

• can work creatively with the curriculum  to assist in all aspects of children's learning

• can provide support, care and supervision of pupils within the school, promoting positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour

• has positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues 

• relish opportunities to develop their own practice

• has good interpersonal and communication skills

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.  

If you have any further questions, please contact Nikki Daunt [phone removed] or by emailing [email removed]

Closing date: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 4th December 2026