Higher Level Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to provide classroom support in primary schools around Aldridge. This role offers a chance to work flexibly and gain experience while helping students in a rewarding environment. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience in education, demonstrating the ability to engage and motivate students. Join a supportive team that prioritizes professional development and safeguarding.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school environment.
• Confidence in leading a classroom.
• Ability to work alongside permanent staff.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom cover and teachers' PPA time.
• Lead classes across all primary year groups.
• Build rapport with local schools.

Skills

Classroom support

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 4 qualification

Educational degree

Job description

ABC Teachers are currently recruiting for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to work on a day-to-day and part-time basis across primary schools in and around the Aldridge area.

The role
This role will include the following:

• Supporting as classroom cover as well as covering teachers PPA time while in the school.
• Covering members of staff and year groups where needed.
• Great opportunity for ECTs to work on practice as well as build a good rapport with a school in their local area.
• This cover will commence from September 2025.

The school
This will be based across primary schools within Aldridge and surrounding areas that have a long standing relationship with ABC Teachers.

Requirements
To be considered for the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have prior working in a primary school environment and be willing to work across all primary year groups.
• Have confidence in supporting and leading a classroom.
• Be able to work well alongside permanent staff members.
• Will need an NVQ Level 4 qualification, or an educational degree.
• Be able to gain references from most recent relevant role.
• Able to obtain a valid DBS registered to the update service.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant based in or around the Aldridge area who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our Primary team on (phone number removed).