Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Position: Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Salary: Scale 6 Point 18 – 20(£35,220 – £36,585) 40 weeks per year pro rata Hours of work:35 hours – Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm, and a 30-minute lunch duty – Term Time Only Contract Term: Fixed Term Contract ending 31st August 2027 Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 12:00noon Interviews: Wednesday 10th June 2026 Start date : 1st September 2026 Are you a skilled HLTA with a passion for behaviour, inclusion, and emotional wellbeing? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings the opportunity to support pupils to succeed -not just academically, but socially and emotionally too? We are seeking a confident, compassionate, and highly effective HLTA – Behaviour & Wellbeing Specialist to join our committed and supportive team. This is a unique opportunity to combine whole-class teaching and cover with a specialist pastoral and behaviour role, helping to shape a calm, consistent, and inclusive school environment. About the role This dynamic role combines: Delivering high-quality whole-class cover across the school. Leading and modelling excellent behaviour practice. Supporting pupils' emotional regulation and wellbeing. Coaching and guiding staff to ensure consistency and impact. You will be a visible, calm, and positive presence across the school—supporting pupils, staff, and the wider community to maintain high expectations and strong relationships. What we offer • A warm, inclusive school with a strong sense of community. • Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and succeed. • A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team. • High-quality CPD, including opportunities to develop expertise in behaviour and wellbeing. • A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth. What you will do • Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons to whole classes, ensuring continuity of learning. • Promote and model excellent behaviour and emotional regulation strategies. • Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, recognising behaviour as communication. • Lead targeted interventions (1:1 and small group) to support behaviour and wellbeing. • Use de-escalation and restorative approaches to manage behaviour effectively. • Work collaboratively with staff, leaders, and families to improve outcomes for all pupils. • Act as a role model, embedding consistent routines, expectations, and positive relationships across the school. Why Join Us? This is more than a cover role – it's a chance to lead change, influence practice, and transform pupil outcomes through behaviour and wellbeing. You'll play a key role in shaping a positive school culture where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. Interested? We would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please do visit the school website for a virtual tour and for further information. If you would like to visit Tetherdown School in person prior to applying, then call the school office on the number above to book your place or for any questions and, ask for Cathy Lewis, Communications Officer. Visits and tour of school: Monday 1st June 2026 at 4:45pm Application packs can be downloaded and submitted via our school website Vacancies page or emailed to:recruitment@tetherdownschool.org. In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV's. Applications will be considered as they are received, and we may interview prior to the closing date. Tetherdown Primary School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its children. Full details of our safeguarding and GDPR Policies are available on the school website. As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.