Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Overview
Ludlow Junior School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide class cover across Key Stage 2 and contribute positively to school life.
The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality whole‑class learning, support pupil progress and wellbeing, and contribute to enrichment activities across the school.
The Role
- Deliver whole‑class teaching across KS2
- Adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils
- Support assessment and pupil progress
- Contribute to after‑school clubs and educational visits
Sports Specialism
We are particularly interested in applicants with a sports or PE specialism, including experience of leading PE lessons, sports clubs or competitions. A passion for promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles would be highly valued.
About You
- Experience of whole‑class teaching or PPA cover in a primary setting
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and teamwork
HLTA status is desirable, but experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply.
In return, we offer:
- 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre memberships
- Annual flu vouchers
- Wellbeing Wednesday’… cake(!) provided by the catering team each week
- Optional free school lunchtime meal (in exchange for short period of lunchtime supervision)
- Subsidised childcare for our INSET days
- Professional development opportunities in all roles
- LGPS pensions with significant level of school contribution
- Subsidised hot breakfast options every Friday
If this role sounds right for you, an application form and supporting documents can be found below under "supporting documents". To submit your application, or if you have any questions, please contact recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk.
Ludlow Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 21st May 2026 – please keep this day free
Supporting documents
Closing Date and how to apply
Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 at midday
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Please submit your completed application by email to recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
Safeguarding Statement
Ludlow Junior School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. As part of the selection process, we will consider any transferable risks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education including an online social media check. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Job reference: HLTAMAY2026