Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Coopers Edge School

Grade Grade 7 (pts 21-25) £33,143 - £36,363 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (18 hours)
Contract Maternity Leave (Until 19/12/2026)
Closing Date: 02/03/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 18/05/2026

Looking for an exciting opportunity? Looking to be challenged? Looking for a place where laughter will be as important as hard work? A place where you could not only support the positive impact on individuals lives but a whole community?

Look no further…. you may be looking at your future…
Coopers Edge School has a warm, inclusive environment that gives its pupils and staff every opportunity to achieve their best.

Providing pupils with what they need to achieve their best is our top priority: staff who get opportunities to learn from colleagues and receive best practise and leadership training in-house, through our strong links with the Gloucester Schools Partnership (GSP) as well as through external training. Our calm, organised, bright and flexible learning environment supports everyone to achieve their very best. Dedicated, highly trained support staff to support with the most complex needs including our own Speech and Language Teaching Partner, a wonderful pastoral team and an experienced, strong SEND team.

Looking after our staffs’ well-being is always on our agenda: We’ve introduced a wellbeing package supporting colleagues with medical support and advice, 24/7 helpline and seek feedback directly from our team to consistently enhance our ways of working. We offer opportunities to have free lunches as well as flu jabs, regular subject leader release time, Parents’ Meetings during the school day, robust appraisal systems that support career progression and opportunities to socialise and have fun together. We are also committed to eradicating unnecessary paperwork including changing our planning requirements and shortening annual pupil reports as well as admin demands.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Partner (HLTP) to join our committed and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated practitioner who can inspire pupils, support teachers, and lead learning across the school.
About the Role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Partner, you will:
Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality learning experiences across the curriculum. Support teaching and learning in classrooms, including whole-class cover.
Work collaboratively with teachers to raise attainment and progress.
Provide targeted intervention and support for individuals and small groups.
Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, and enrichment activities.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

Holds HLTA status (or equivalent qualification/experience).
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Can demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to supporting pupils’ learning.
Is confident in leading learning independently.
Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality, and the highest standards for all pupils.

October 2023 – Rated GOOD by Ofsted
Salary Scale: Grade 7 Pt 21-24 £33, 143 - £36,363 FTE per annum, pro rata
Working Time: The role will be 18 hours over three days.

Close Date: Sunday 2nd March 2026

Interviews: TBC
Start Date: 18th May 2026

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received enough qualified applications.

Coopers Edge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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