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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary School, Barnstaple
Full-time and Part-time positions available

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you thrive in a classroom environment and enjoy making a difference every day?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a welcoming Primary School in Barnstaple who are looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their dedicated team.

As a HLTA, you’ll play a vital role in supporting both teachers and pupils across the school. You’ll:

Lead small group sessions and deliver planned lessons in the teacher’s absence

Support children with varying abilities to reach their full potential

Work closely with teachers to plan, prepare and assess learning activities

Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment

To be considered, you’ll need:
✅ HLTA qualification or a minimum of 6 months’ experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting
✅ Strong understanding of the Primary curriculum
✅ A proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to different year groups and learning needs

Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, we have flexible opportunities to suit your schedule.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact Luke Denny

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TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services