KS1 HLTA

Zest Education is recruiting for an experienced KS1 HLTA to work 3 days per week at a welcoming primary school in Burton. This role involves providing PPA cover across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, supporting teaching and learning across the whole of KS1.

The school is looking for a confident, adaptable and enthusiastic HLTA who can start ASAP and remain in post until the end of the academic year.

✨ About the Role

• Part‑time: 3 days per week
• Providing PPA cover across Reception – Year 2
• Start date: ASAP
• Ongoing until July (end of academic year)
• Leading lessons using plans provided by the class teacher
• Supporting whole‑class learning, small groups and individual pupils
• Working closely with the KS1 team to maintain a positive, engaging learning environment

✨ What We’re Looking For

• HLTA qualification or strong HLTA‑level experience
• Confident delivering lessons and covering classes independently
• Experience supporting KS1 (Reception–Y2)
• Strong understanding of phonics, early reading and early maths
• Positive, proactive and flexible approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Reliable, organised and committed to supporting children’s progress

✨ Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive pay rates
• Long‑term, stable placement
• Supportive, friendly consultants
• Opportunities for ongoing development
• A people‑focused agency that values your experience

📍 Location

Burton – easily accessible from Swadlincote, Derby, Lichfield, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

📩 Apply Today

If you’re an experienced KS1 HLTA looking for a rewarding part‑time role providing PPA cover in Burton, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join Zest Education to support young learners through this crucial stage of their education.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@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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