Higher Level Teaching Assistant Expiring soon

September 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school to recruit a full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a September 2026 start.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA or an accomplished teaching assistant ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, delivering high-quality lessons and helping pupils reach their full potential.

As the school's HLTA, you will:

• Deliver planned lessons across a range of primary year groups to cover PPA time and teacher absence.
• Support class teachers in planning, preparing and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to provide targeted intervention and support.
• Promote a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively with the teaching team.

• Hold HLTA status or have relevant qualifications and experience.
• Have previous experience working within a UK primary school.
• Be confident leading whole-class learning across the primary age range.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills.
• Be enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to raising standards.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

• A supportive and welcoming leadership team.
• Friendly and dedicated staff.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.

• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly.
• Access to free CPD and professional development courses.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and career progression roles.
• Ongoing support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

If you're looking for a rewarding full-time HLTA position from September and would like to join a fantastic primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, and other pre-employment vetting in line with safer recruitment practices.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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