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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Devon
Date posted : 09/10/26
  1. Full Time
£100 - 120 per day
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Exeter

Location: Exeter, Devon
Start Date: November 2026
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Exeter for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified HLTA looking to take on additional responsibility within the classroom. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, leading lessons when required, and helping pupils achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a HLTA, you will:

  • Lead whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher
  • Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress
  • Work across a range of year groups within the school
  • Support children with varying learning needs and abilities
  • Assist teachers with planning, preparation and assessment
  • Help maintain a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds HLTA status or has significant classroom experience
  • Has previous experience working within a primary school setting
  • Confident delivering lessons to whole classes
  • Possesses strong behaviour management and communication skills
  • Is adaptable, proactive and passionate about education
  • Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a school team

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

  • Competitive rates of pay paid weekly
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to a range of professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
  • Simple registration process and ongoing support

This role would suit an enthusiastic and committed HLTA who is looking to make a genuine difference within a supportive Exeter school community.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Teaching Personnel Exeter for further information.

Call: 01392 920363

 
 
 

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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