HLTA
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) – DH9 Area
Part-Time | Tuesday–Thursday | 08:30–15:30
Are you a confident, adaptable HTLA looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?
A welcoming primary school in DH9 is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team for 3 days per week. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting a range of classes and is happy to step into both teaching and general TA responsibilities depending on the day.
✨ The Role
As the HTLA, you will:
- Provide high-quality support across different year groups.
- Lead whole-class learning when required, following planned lessons.
- Deliver targeted small-group interventions.
- Support the class teacher with classroom management and teaching duties.
- Adapt confidently to a variety of classroom environments and pupil needs.
- Help create a positive, engaging learning environment for all pupils.
This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, proactive, and skilled at building relationships with staff and pupils alike.
✅ Requirements
We’re looking for:
- HTLA qualification or relevant higher-level experience.
- Experience leading whole-class teaching.
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt quickly.
- A current child-only Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Excellent reliability and professionalism.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Choosing Teaching Personnel gives you access to a range of benefits, including:
✅ Flexible working that suits your lifestyle
✅ Weekly pay through PAYE
✅ A dedicated personal consultant to support you
✅ CPD opportunities, including free and discounted training
✅ Access to TP Rewards – offering discounts on shops, restaurants, and wellbeing services
✅ Opportunities to progress and secure long-term or permanent roles
✅ A personable, trusted agency with 25+ years as market leaders
If you're an experienced HTLA who thrives on variety and is ready to make a difference across a wonderful school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and start your next fulfilling role in DH9.
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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