Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Secondary

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

Empower Young People to Reach Their Potential

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across a range of secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire. Whether you're looking for flexible supply work or a long-term position, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the education and development of young people.

As an HLTA, you will work closely with teaching staff to support learning across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to work in Key Stage 5 settings where applicable. You will deliver targeted interventions, support pupils with a range of learning needs, and confidently lead whole-class learning when required.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supporting teaching and learning across a range of secondary subjects.
• Leading small group and one-to-one intervention sessions to raise attainment.
• Supporting students with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs where required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining high expectations within the classroom.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

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 secondary school.
• Confidence managing whole-class learning and delivering lessons independently.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A flexible, proactive and professional approach to supporting learning.
• 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 fit around your availability.
• Opportunities for day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent roles.
• Free CPD and professional development through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Dedicated support from your local specialist education consultant.
• Access to a wide network of secondary 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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