Higher level teaching assistant

Connex Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Handsworth on a full-time, long-term basis. The HLTA will support the class teacher, lead learning activities and help deliver pre-planned lessons to keep pupils engaged.

The role focuses on maintaining high behaviour standards, delivering targeted support, and working collaboratively with staff to progress student learning throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification required.
• Experience in school or educational setting preferred.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar education role.
• Confident leading learning activities and supporting teaching across the classroom.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibility.
• Patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work as part of a wider school team.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS if not registered on Update Service.
• Provide a minimum of 2 references, including most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher with delivery of engaging and effective lessons.
• Lead whole-class, small-group and individual learning activities.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons when required.
• Support pupils to stay focused, engaged and motivated.
• Help maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Provide targeted support to help pupils make progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Handsworth

Location: Handsworth
Pay: £95 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-term – full academic year
Hours: Full-time

Connex Education are currently working with a welcoming and supportive school in Handsworth who are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is ready to take on greater responsibility within the classroom, support high-quality teaching and learning, and make a real difference to pupils’ progress.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the class teacher and leading learning activities and lessons where required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging and effective lessons

• Leading whole-class, small-group and individual learning activities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons when required

• Supporting pupils to remain focused, engaged and motivated

• Helping to maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management

• Providing targeted support to pupils to help them make progress

• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff

• Preparing and organising classroom resources and activities

• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff

• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold a minimum Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification

• Have previous experience working within a school or educational setting

• Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar education-based role

• Be confident leading learning activities and supporting teaching across the classroom

• Have strong behaviour management and communication skills

• Be confident taking on additional responsibility

• Have a patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach

• Be able to work effectively as part of a wider school team

• Be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS if you do not already have one registered on the Update Service

• Be able to provide a minimum of 2 references, including your most recent employer

Previous HLTA experience is desirable, but experienced Teaching Assistants with a Level 3 qualification who are ready to progress into a higher-level role will also be considered.