Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students and enhance their learning experience. The candidate will lead small group sessions and provide individual support, ensuring student achievement. This role is flexible, with opportunities for full-time or part-time work, and offers competitive pay through PAYE. Join a supportive team and make a real impact in education.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE CPD via online training academy

Supportive consultants

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Must be qualified as HLTA or have equivalent experience.
• Confident in leading small groups and whole-class activities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group interventions and occasionally cover whole classes.
• Support teaching and learning across KS3–KS4.
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils needing extra help.

Skills

HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience)

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Passion for education

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Secondary School

Birmingham, B1

Salary: £95 – £115 per day (PAYE)

Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

Contract: Full-time or part-time, Long-term

Do you love supporting young people and making lessons come alive? We’re looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming secondary school in Birmingham. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys taking initiative, delivering small group and whole-class support, and working closely with teachers to raise achievement.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading small group interventions and occasionally covering whole classes
• Supporting teaching and learning across KS3–KS4, with opportunities to focus on your specialist subject
• Helping plan and deliver engaging resources to boost student progress
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who need extra help
• Working with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to create the best outcomes for every student

What we’re looking for:

• HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Confident leading small groups and whole-class activities
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• A team player who can also work independently
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people

Why this school?

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Great facilities and resources to support learning
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression
• A chance to make a real difference every day

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• FREE CPD via our online training academy
• Supportive consultants who know Birmingham schools inside out
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Referral rewards when you recommend a friend

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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