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  • HLTA
  • Primary – KS1
  • Primary – KS2
  • Stafford
  • £105 – £120/ Per Day
  • Job Area: Staffordshire

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Full-Time HLTA Job – Primary School – Stafford | September 2026 Start

Zest Education are recruiting for a Full-Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a highly sought-after primary school in the Stafford area from 2nd September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified HLTA looking for a long-term, full-time role with potential for a permanent contract.

📍 Location: Stafford, Staffordshire

🕘 Position: Full-Time HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

📅 Start Date: 2nd September 2026

💷 Pay Rate: £105 – £120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

📌 Contract: Long-term with potential to become permanent

🏫 About the School

This role is based in a highly regarded, all-through primary school in the popular Stafford area. The school is known for its forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team (SLT), supportive staff culture, and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. It is a great environment for ambitious support staff looking to develop their career.

📚 Role & Responsibilities

As a full-time HLTA, you will:

  • Deliver PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover across the school
  • Lead whole classes independently, ensuring positive behaviour management and engagement
  • Support teaching staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
  • Adapt teaching approaches to suit different year groups and abilities
  • Uphold high standards of learning and development across the school

✅ Requirements

To be considered for this HLTA role, you must:

  • Hold a relevant HLTA qualification
  • Have proven experience leading whole classes successfully
  • Be a confident, engaging and adaptable practitioner
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Be an effective team player, committed to supporting colleagues and pupils

⭐ Why Apply Through Zest Education?

  • Competitive daily rates (£105–£120)
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
  • Work with highly reputable schools in Stafford
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Zest Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to complete relevant checks, including an enhanced DBS.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve at evem@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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Job Details

  • HLTA
  • Primary – KS1
  • Primary – KS2
  • Stafford
  • £105 – £120/ Per Day
  • Job Area: Staffordshire

Website Zest Education

We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.

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