Early Years HLTA

Early Years HLTA / Nursery Lead Practitioner (School Support Staff)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Client: Lift Barton Hill (Part of Lift Schools)

Location: Barton Hill Road, Torbay, Devon, TQ2 8JA

Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time (36.25 Hours/Week, 39 Weeks/Year – Term Time Only)

Salary: £26,019.00 – £26,884.00 per annum (Actual Salary) + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits

Key Dates: Closing Date: 16 October 2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly motivated Early Years HLTA / Nursery Lead Practitioner to play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of Pebbles Nursery at Lift Barton Hill.

Supported by the qualified Nursery Teacher and EYFS Lead, you will help lead an outstanding early years team in delivering exceptional care and education for 2- and 3-year-olds. In this purpose-built nursery environment, you will plan and deliver engaging early learning activities, guide and coach teaching assistants, design targeted interventions, and ensure the highest standards of safety, inclusion, and child development are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Early Learning & Practice: Plan and deliver engaging, accessible early years learning activities tailored to toddlers and pre-schoolers.

• Team Guidance & Coaching: Guide and support classroom Teaching Assistants, fostering their professional growth through feedback, modeling, and collaborative leadership.

• Targeted Interventions: Design and implement individual support and intervention strategies for children requiring extra assistance.

• Partnership & Collaboration: Build strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, teachers, and pastoral staff to track child progress and holistic wellbeing.

• Learning Environment Management: Help organize stimulating, inclusive, and safe learning spaces and resources that cater to all young learners.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification OR Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status (or equivalent).

  • Current Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one immediately upon appointment).

• Experience & Skills:

  • Substantial experience working in an Early Years / Nursery setting.

  • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire, guide, and collaborate effectively within a team.

  • Excellent communication, empathy, and patience with young children and families.

About the School & Network

• Lift Barton Hill & Pebbles Nursery: Lift Barton Hill is a primary school rated Good by Ofsted, featuring an Outstanding Early Years provision. Pebbles Nursery is a purpose-built, nurturing facility accommodating up to 15 two-year-olds and 16 three-year-olds, with ongoing opportunities for expansion.

• Lift Schools Network: A national trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 33,000 pupils across the UK. Joining Lift Schools provides access to structured CPD pathways, pension options, health benefits, and lifestyle perks.