Teaching Personnel are seeking a committed and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils across KS2. This long‑term role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can lead learning, deliver interventions, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.
As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning by:
- Leading small‑group and whole‑class sessions, following teacher‑planned activities and adapting content to meet pupil needs.
- Delivering targeted 1:1 and group interventions, supporting communication, emotional regulation, academic progress, and life skills.
- Supporting pupils with learning difficulties, behavioural needs, and social/emotional development, promoting independence and positive self‑esteem.
- Preparing, adapting, and organising differentiated learning materials to ensure full curriculum access.
- Collaborating with teachers, SEND professionals, and external agencies to ensure effective support for each pupil.
- Observing, recording, and reporting pupil progress to inform planning and support targets.
This role may also involve supporting pupils with physical, sensory, or complex additional needs where required.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- HLTA status or demonstrable higher‑level experience in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting children with a range of SEND needs.
- Strong behaviour‑support skills and a calm, consistent approach to regulation and de‑escalation.
- The ability to lead learning independently and support teaching staff with planning and assessment.
- A caring, resilient, and dedicated attitude, with a genuine passion for inclusive education.
- An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily rates
- Weekly pay
- Access to free and discounted CPD, including Team Teach, Safeguarding, and specialist SEN training
- A dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your placement
How to Apply
If you’re an enthusiastic, adaptable HLTA looking for a rewarding new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel to take the next step in your education career.
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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