Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and supportive primary setting. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver planned lessons to whole classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teaching and learning across key stages within the primary phase.
• Work closely with teaching staff to prepare and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups.
• Contribute to the wider school environment and uphold high standards of behaviour and engagement.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a HLTA qualification or has significant experience covering classes.
• Has strong classroom management skills and the confidence to lead whole-class sessions.
• Is adaptable, dependable, and committed to supporting pupil progress.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Has an up-to-date DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to apply for one).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• Access to specialist training and CPD courses.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant for ongoing support.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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