Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Newbury

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Pay Rate: £100 – £120 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Join Our Team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Newbury!

Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join one of our partner primary schools in Newbury.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils’ learning, have excellent classroom management skills, and want to progress your career in education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About the HLTA Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects.

• Provide small group and one-to-one support to pupils.

• Assist teachers with planning, preparation and assessment.

• Cover classes during teacher absence and maintain high learning standards.

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive school environment.

This HLTA position is ideal for experienced teaching assistants ready to take on more responsibility or for qualified HLTAs seeking flexible agency work in Newbury schools.

What We’re Looking For

• HLTA qualification or equivalent classroom experience.

• Confident delivering lessons to whole classes.

• Strong understanding of the national curriculum.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly via PAYE.

• Access to ongoing CPD and training courses.

• Opportunities to work across a variety of schools in Newbury and surrounding areas.

• Pathways to permanent school-based employment.

Apply Today

If you’re a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Newbury looking for your next role, we want to hear from you!

Apply now with your up-to-date CV  to find out more about HLTA jobs and teaching opportunities in the Newbury area.

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.
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