Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary

Location: South Yorkshire
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Salary: Competitive weekly pay (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary and Long-Term Opportunities Available

Inspire, Support and Make a Difference

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across a range of welcoming primary schools throughout South Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for confident and motivated HLTAs who are passionate about supporting children's education and are looking for flexible work or long-term placements in local schools.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons, provide targeted interventions, and confidently lead whole-class learning when required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Leading small group and one-to-one intervention sessions.
• Working alongside teachers to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities.
• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND where appropriate.
• Promoting positive behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification or another relevant Level 4 qualification that enables you to work as an HLTA.
• Previous experience working within a UK primary school.
• Confidence leading whole-class learning and covering lessons independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to supporting pupils and staff.
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent roles.
• Free CPD and professional development through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local education recruitment consultant.
• Access to a wide network of primary schools across South Yorkshire.

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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