Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Everest Recruitment and Services ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the education sector is seeking experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to provide essential support in schools throughout the United Kingdom. The role includes leading learning activities and managing groups to promote an inclusive and safe educational environment. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and have the ability to support students with special educational needs (SEN). Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible agency assignments

Competitive pay

Professional development and training support

Dedicated agency guidance and career progression

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured learning activities and lessons.
• Support pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Assist in curriculum planning and implementation.
• Lead small groups and support whole-class teaching.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor, assess, and report pupil progress.
• Support safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Mentor and guide other teaching assistants.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership

SEN knowledge and behaviour management

Lesson planning and delivery

Teamwork and adaptability

Record keeping and safeguarding awareness

Ability to support EHCPs and interventions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Child Development, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or related field

HLTA accreditation or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are recruiting experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to provide advanced support in schools across the UK. The role includes leading learning activities, supporting curriculum delivery, managing groups, and promoting an inclusive, safe learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured learning activities and lessons
• Support pupils with SEN and additional needs
• Assist in curriculum planning and implementation
• Lead small groups and support whole-class teaching
• Implement behaviour management strategies
• Monitor, assess, and report pupil progress
• Support safeguarding and wellbeing
• Mentor and guide other teaching assistants

Required Skills

• Strong communication and leadership
• SEN knowledge and behaviour management
• Lesson planning and delivery
• Teamwork and adaptability
• Record keeping and safeguarding awareness
• Ability to support EHCPs and interventions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Child Development, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or related field
• HLTA accreditation or equivalent experience preferred

Benefits

• Flexible agency assignments
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities across primary and secondary schools
• Professional development and training support
• Dedicated agency guidance and career progression