High Level Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Highweek; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive discounts (high-street)

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting a High-Level Teaching Assistant for a full-time, temp-to-perm position commencing September 2026. The role offers responsibilities across classes, with opportunities to lead small groups, support pupils including those with SEND, and assist with planning and resources.

You will maintain routines, support assessment, and help safeguard pupils, working closely with school staff. The ideal candidate will have prior school experience, HLTA status or TA qualifications are

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a school setting is essential.
• HLTA status or TA qualifications are beneficial.
• Confident in leading groups and delivering pre-planned learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Effective behaviour management and the ability to motivate pupils.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to use initiative.
• Reliable, organised, and committed to supporting pupil progress.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to teachers across different classes and subjects.
• Lead small groups and deliver planned learning activities.
• Offer targeted support to individual pupils, including those with SEND.
• Assist with planning and preparation of learning materials.
• Maintain positive behaviour and consistent routines.
• Support assessment processes and contribute to pupil progress notes.
• Supervise classes during teacher absence where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff.
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare.

Skills

School experience

HLTA status

Lead groups

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Initiative

Reliability

Education

HLTA status

TA qualifications

Job description

High Level Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temp-to-perm role September 2026

This school provides a calm, organised, and supportive learning environment where pupils benefit from clear routines, caring adults, and engaging teaching. Leaders work closely with support staff to uphold high expectations, helping pupils feel safe, motivated, and confident in their learning. Pupils respond well to purposeful lessons and consistent support that encourages independence, resilience, and steady academic progress.

Duties as High-Level Teaching Assistant:

• Provide high-quality support to teachers across different classes and subjects
• Lead small groups and deliver planned learning activities
• Offer targeted support to individual pupils, including those with SEND
• Assist with planning and preparation of learning materials
• Maintain positive behaviour and consistent routines
• Support assessment processes and contribute to pupil progress notes
• Supervise classes during teacher absence where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal High-Level Teaching Assistant:

• Prior experience working in a school setting is essential
• HLTA status or relevant TA qualifications are beneficial
• Confident in leading groups and delivering pre-planned learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Effective behaviour management and the ability to motivate pupils
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to use initiative
• Reliable, organised, and committed to supporting pupil progress
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting well‑being

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

High Level Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temp-to-perm role September 2026

This school provides a calm, organised, and supportive learning environment where pupils benefit from clear routines, caring adults, and engaging teaching. Leaders work closely with support staff to uphold high expectations, helping pupils feel safe, motivated, and confident in their learning. Pupils respond well to purposeful lessons and consistent support that encourages independence, resilience, and steady academic progress.

Duties as High-Level Teaching Assistant:

• Provide high-quality support to teachers across different classes and subjects
• Lead small groups and deliver planned learning activities
• Offer targeted support to individual pupils, including those with SEND
• Assist with planning and preparation of learning materials
• Maintain positive behaviour and consistent routines
• Support assessment processes and contribute to pupil progress notes
• Supervise classes during teacher absence where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal High-Level Teaching Assistant:

• Prior experience working in a school setting is essential
• HLTA status or relevant TA qualifications are beneficial
• Confident in leading groups and delivering pre-planned learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Effective behaviour management and the ability to motivate pupils
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to use initiative
• Reliable, organised, and committed to supporting pupil progress
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting well‑being

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!