Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Newport, Isle of Wight to recruit a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with additional learning needs, helping them build confidence, develop independence, and achieve success both academically and socially.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and creating positive outcomes for learners, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to raise achievement and provide targeted support for students with additional learning needs.

You will lead small group interventions across key curriculum areas, including English, Maths and PE, supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning and successfully reintegrating into mainstream lessons.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting inclusion, engagement and academic progress while helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a secondary school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small group intervention sessions in English, Maths and PE.
• Support students with additional learning needs to access the curriculum effectively.
• Assist with the reintegration of students into mainstream classroom environments.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff to improve student outcomes.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback on students' development and achievements.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed.
• Contribute to the wider pastoral and educational support offered to students.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and supportive individual who is committed to helping young people reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• HLTA status or relevant experience in a similar educational support role.
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The confidence to lead intervention groups independently.
• A patient, adaptable and compassionate approach.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and student success.

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive weekly pay rates.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for long-term, short-term and permanent positions.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Access to schools across the Isle of Wight and surrounding areas.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Teaching Personnel and our client school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online searches, enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory safeguarding guidance.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and communities.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a rewarding HLTA opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to students' lives every day, apply through Teaching Personnel today.

Join a forward-thinking school community committed to ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed.

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