Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) / Experienced Teaching Assistants

We are seeking skilled and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistants, or experienced Teaching Assistants, to join our dedicated team in a specialist primary setting in Poole.

This role is ideal for practitioners who are comfortable delivering lessons, supporting learning independently and covering teacher absence when required. A formal HLTA qualification is not essential — we welcome applications from experienced TAs who can demonstrate relevant classroom experience and the ability to lead learning.

The role

• Delivering planned lessons and learning activities across the curriculum
• Covering classes during teacher absence where required
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEMH, Autism, ADHD and related barriers to learning
• Working closely with teaching staff to adapt learning and maintain consistency
• Contributing to a calm, structured and supportive learning environment

What we’re looking for

• Experience delivering lessons or covering classes independently
• Confidence managing a classroom and supporting engagement in learning
• A calm, resilient and flexible approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in a specialist or alternative provision setting is desirable, but not essential if you have mainstream experience

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step, or an HLTA looking for a new challenge, 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.
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