Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Epsom seeks a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teachers and pupils in a diverse classroom setting. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience. This role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must be committed to safeguarding children and undertake a valid DBS check.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Access to CPD Academy

Diverse and welcoming school community

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Possess the qualifications necessary for the HLTA role.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in raising achievement for all pupils.
• Assist with planning and assessment to monitor pupil progress.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and professionals.
• Supervise pupils during lunch and break times.
• Cover for the class teacher in their absence.

Skills

Support for pupils with SEND

Communication skills

Planning and assessment

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification

GCSE Grade C in English and Maths

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Required (Epsom)

Contract: Term Time Only

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £100-120/day (based on 6.5 working hours)

Hours: Part-Time/Full-Time

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a full-time HLTA. The ideal candidate will have experience working in small groups, 1-1 and be comfortable covering the class in the teachers absence. We require a flexible individual who is happy to work from EYFS up to Year 6. This opportunity is for educators happy to be available on a longer term basis and those open to becoming a permanent member of staff.

You will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, attending meetings, liaising with professionals, preparing resources, recording detailed observations and behaviour data, and contributing to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the teacher in raising achievement for all pupils, particularly those with SEND
• Assist with planning and assessment to monitor pupil progress
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and professionals
• Supervise pupils during lunch and break times
• Cover for the class teacher in their absence

Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE Grade C in English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification

Why Teaching Personnel:

• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Access to CPD Academy
• A diverse and welcoming school community.
• Competitive salary and benefits package. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

Note: 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.