Higher Level Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Maldon from September 2025. This full-time role involves leading group sessions, supporting individual learning needs, and ensuring positive pupil progress. Ideal candidates will hold an HLTA qualification or relevant experience and are passionate about children's education.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates and weekly pay

FREE CPD and safeguarding refresher training

Dedicated consultant for support roles

Opportunities for permanent placement

Access to well-managed Essex schools

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or Level 4+ TA qualification required.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning across the primary phase.
• Confidence managing groups and whole-class cover.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver small group sessions in literacy and numeracy.
• Supervise and lead classes during teacher absence.
• Support individual pupils with additional learning needs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

HLTA qualification or relevant Level 4+ TA qualification

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Join a Supportive Primary School Team as a HLTA This September!

GSL Education is working in partnership with a well-regarded primary school in Maldon to recruit a confident and capable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time role starting in September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading small groups, delivering targeted interventions, and occasionally stepping in for class cover. If you’re a qualified HLTA or an experienced teaching assistant ready for that next step, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver small group sessions and interventions, particularly in literacy and numeracy

Provide classroom support across KS1 and KS2 as needed

Supervise and lead classes during teacher absence (planned or occasional)

Support individual pupils with additional learning needs (SEN/EAL)

Assist with classroom preparation, resource organisation, and marking

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and leadership to ensure positive pupil progress

Uphold the school’s safeguarding and behaviour expectations consistently

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

HLTA qualification or relevant Level 4+ TA qualification (or significant school-based experience)

Experience supporting teaching and learning across the primary phase

Confidence managing groups and whole-class cover when required

Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude

An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply through GSL)

A genuine passion for supporting children’s education and wellbeing

What GSL Education Offers:

Competitive daily rates and weekly pay

A dedicated consultant who understands school support roles

Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent placement

FREE CPD and safeguarding refresher training

Access to a network of welcoming, well-managed Essex schools

Interested? Let’s Talk!

If you’re a confident HLTA ready to take on a full-time challenge in a supportive school environment, apply today with your CV. Or contact the GSL Education Essex team to discuss the role and your next steps.

Lead, support, and inspire – every day counts as a HLTA. Join GSL this September in Maldon!