Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

• Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
• Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

• Support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way.
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils of the children under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Be committed to personal learning and development.

Confirmed role details

• We have several vacancies for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in and around Darlington.
• The ideal Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will be prepared to go the extra mile’ to support very special young people.
• Have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people.
• With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
• The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.