HLTA

HLTA- Secondary School

Location: Walsall

Start Date: Janurary 2026 

Pay Rate: £90-£120 

About the role: 

We are working in partnership with a welcoming school in the Walsall area who are seeking an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HLTA who can support teaching and learning across the school and build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teaching staff to support learning across the classroom. You may be required to deliver pre-planned lessons, cover classes when required and provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.

What you'll be doing: 

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher when required

• Support teaching and learning across the classroom

• Work with small groups or individual pupils to support progress

• Assist with planning and assessment alongside teaching staff

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies

• Build positive relationships with pupils staff and parents

• Support pupils with additional learning needs where appropriate

• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times

What were looking for: 

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience working at HLTA level

• Experience working in a school setting

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Flexible proactive and reliable approach

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

How to apply: 

If this sound like the role for you, please apply with your most up to date CV! 

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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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