Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Pilgrim Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the School

Post: HLTA for KS1

Location: Pilgrim Primary Academy, Oxford Street, Plymouth, PL1 5BQ

Salary Range: Grade E 15-20 (FTE £30,024-£32,597) per annum pro-rata

Actual Salary: £21,663 - £23,520

Contract: Permanent Term-time (39 weeks year)

Hours: 30 hours a week

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

The Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced HLTA to join our team of exceptional practitioners in KS1. The HLTA role will involve supporting the phase leader in the planning and delivery of academic interventions. It will also involve providing class cover for ECT and subject leaders release time. The role will also involve leading and supporting Teaching Assistants in KS1.

An excellent grasp of the KS1 curriculum, behaviour management and SEND best practice is required. A good knowledge and understanding of phonics and Read Write Inc would also be advantageous. We are looking for someone who as undertaken HLTA training alternatively, this could be an ideal position for a qualified teacher who wants to broaden their range of experience or step out of the classroom teachers position.

Main purpose of job

To provide whole class cover for teachers in KS1 on a set timetable to enable subject release time, ECT time, Leadership release and subject monitoring to take place.

Responsible for the planning and delivery of interventions within KS1, supporting the phase leader to raise standards. Supporting and leading the teaching assistants across the team.

Specific duties

Provide, prepare and deliver activities and lessons to groups and whole classes of pupils, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate

Deliver local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years

Select and prepare resources necessary to deliver the planned curriculum

Monitor and evaluate pupil’s responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against learning intentions, providing feedback to pupils.

Assess, mark, record and report on development, progress and attainment in line with the school’s monitoring cycle

Manage the learning environment in the lessons they teach

Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations working within our established positive behaviour policy

Promote inclusion of all pupils within the classroom, recognising and responding to all special and individual needs

When not required to cover whole classes, to lead learning interventions for small groups, pairs or individuals and to provide pastoral support where required through school.

School Background: Pilgrim is a friendly, caring and welcoming place, with children's learning, happiness and well-being at the heart of all we do. We understand that children will only get the best education when there are strong and respectful relationships between both pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. We are very proud of the positive relationships that exist at Pilgrim.

Our aim is to develop confident young people who have high aspirations, a clear sense of themselves as learners and citizens, and who can contribute positively to their futures and those of others.

Trust Background: We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Next Steps: So if you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting opportunity, please get in touch by calling Michelle Murray, Office Manager on 01752 225319 or emailat ***email_hidden***

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

To apply: Please visit our website, register and apply online at www.reachsouth.org/careers

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities with many other benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application before submitting.