High Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming secondary school in the Waterlooville area. The role is full-time, with an immediate start, and offers a competitive daily rate of £110 to £125 depending on experience.

You will supervise classes of 11-16 and may provide targeted SEN support to access the curriculum. Ideal candidates will have experience with secondary students, strong classroom management skills, and a genuine

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students and SEN learners is desirable.
• Strong classroom management and confident communication are essential.
• Genuine enthusiasm for education and patience in supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes of students aged 11-16 in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide targeted support to SEN learners to access the curriculum and participate in activities.
• Maintain a positive, calm, and purposeful learning environment and manage behaviour per school policy.
• Provide clear feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil engagement, progress and conduct.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident, adaptable and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Waterlooville area. This is a full-time position offering an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive school environment and make a meaningful impact on students’ learning and development.

In this role, the HLTA will supervise classes of students aged 11-16 in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring that pupils remain engaged with pre-prepared learning materials and that lessons run smoothly across a range of subjects. The postholder may also be required to provide targeted support to students with special educational needs (SEN), helping them to access the curriculum, remain engaged in learning and participate fully in classroom activities. A key part of the role will be maintaining a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment, managing behaviour in line with school policies, supporting students to stay on task and providing clear feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil engagement, progress and conduct.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working with secondary-aged students, with prior experience supporting SEN learners considered highly desirable. Strong classroom management skills, adaptability and confident communication are essential. The school is looking for someone who demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for education, patience in supporting young people, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their potential.

This position offers a full-time contract with an immediate start and a competitive daily rate of pay between £110 and £125 per day, depending on experience. The role provides the opportunity to work within a supportive and well-resourced school environment, with ongoing guidance and professional development support from Teaching Personnel’s experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education and keen to contribute positively to the life of a local secondary school.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

High Level Teaching Assistant Portsmouth, Hampshire, England