Early Years HLTA
Early Years HLTA
- 0238
- Lift Barton Hill, Barton Hill Road, Devon, United Kingdom, TQ2 8JA
- Permanent
- Lift Barton Hill
- Closing date: 16 October 2026
- £26,019.00 – £26,884.00
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
- 39 Weeks per year
- Advert opened: 21 September 2026
Are you a nursery lead practitioner or HLTA wanting to play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of a lovely nursery, supported by the Nursery Teacher and EYFS Lead to deliver outstanding early years provision?
Your new school
Lift Barton Hill is a lovely primary school that have been graded as ‘Good' by Ofsted with an ‘Outstanding' Early Years and aim for every child to have a happy and active primary education in an environment that is caring and supporting. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Nursery Lead Practitioner / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated early years team at Pebbles Nursery. Pebbles is a purpose-built nursery providing a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment for 2 and 3-year-old children. We currently accommodate up to 15 two-year-olds and 16 three-year-olds, with exciting opportunities for future expansion. Our experienced team includes skilled nursery practitioners, a qualified Nursery Teacher and an EYFS Lead, all working collaboratively to ensure every child receives the very best start to their learning journey.
About the role
You will lead the team in creating a safe, engaging and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive, ensuring that high standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained at all times.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and teach lessons that are engaging and accessible to all students
- Guide and support Teaching Assistants, helping them grow through feedback and coaching
- Create and deliver intervention strategies for students who need extra support
- Build positive relationships with students and help them develop independent learning skills
- Work with teachers, parents, and pastoral staff to support each child's progress
- Help organise learning spaces and resources that meet the needs of all learners
We are looking for someone who
You'll have substantial experience working within an Early Years setting and hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or HLTA status (or equivalent). We are looking for somebody who has strong leadership skills and can inspire and support a team whilst working collaboratively. We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, empathy, and patience. Please note if you don't holds a current Paediatric First Aid qualification that's fine but you will need to obtain one immediately upon appointment.
How we support you
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
