Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A proposed educational agency is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a Secondary school in North Somerset. The position requires full-time availability and offers a pay of £100 - £130 per day. Qualified candidates must have a relevant degree, experience in UK schools, and current safeguarding training. This role not only provides exposure to classroom dynamics but also opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Applicants must be recent graduates with a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Experience in a UK school setting is required.
• Candidates should possess current safeguarding training.
• Qualified Teacher Status is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers in the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of educational activities.
• Ensure the welfare and safeguarding of students.

Skills

Recent Graduate with a 2:1 or higher

Previous experience working in a UK school

Up to date safeguarding training

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

About the School

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a Secondary school based in North Somerset. The school is a Secondary School with supportive teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract/Position Details

• Location - North Somerset
• Position - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Start date - September 2025
• Full-time/part-time - Full-Time
• Minimum rate of pay - £100 - £130 per day
• Hours - 8:20 am - 4:00 pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:1 or higher
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Qualified Teacher Status

Eligibility and Application

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references covering the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team