Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of schools across Hastings and the wider East Sussex area and is currently seeking experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support pupils on a flexible, long-term, or permanent basis.

This role is ideal for qualified and experienced support staff who are looking to take the next step in their education career and play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning across the classroom under the direction of the class teacher

• Delivering learning activities and interventions to individuals and small groups

• Leading whole-class learning during teacher absence when required

• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN

• Assisting with planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities

• Maintaining a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment

• Providing feedback on pupil progress to teachers and senior staff

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA within a school setting

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience (desirable)

• Strong knowledge of the primary or secondary curriculum

• Confidence leading lessons and managing classroom behaviour

• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills

• A proactive, flexible, and professional approach

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE

• Flexible work options including day-to-day supply, long-term, and permanent roles

• Opportunities to work across a range of supportive schools

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with local expertise

• Access to CPD, training, and professional development opportunities

• Full support throughout the recruitment and placement process

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced support professional to make a meaningful impact in the classroom and further develop their career. If you are a skilled HLTA looking for opportunities in Hastings, we would love to hear from you.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.