Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning across a primary school. This role involves leading whole-class sessions, preparing engaging learning materials, and working with individual education plans. Ideal candidates will have HLTA status or be working towards it and possess a passion for education. This position offers competitive hourly rates and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Professional support

Opportunities for CPD

Qualifications

• Relevant training and experience in literacy and Key Stages 1 or 2.
• Commitment to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class teaching when required.
• Prepare engaging learning resources tailored to pupils' needs.
• Support Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans.
• Work collaboratively to raise attainment.
• Deliver a strong universal teaching offer.

Skills

Experience of leading whole-class learning activities

Training in relevant learning strategies

Experience supporting pupils with varying abilities

Passion for education

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards it

Job description

Empowering Learning are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school within one of our partnered trusts. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and committed individual to make a real difference to children's learning and development.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school and will have the opportunity to deliver whole-class sessions and small-group interventions from EYFS through to KS2.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead whole-class teaching when required, supporting a range of year groups.
• Prepare and deliver engaging learning resources tailored to pupils' needs.
• Support and implement Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to raise attainment and promote positive outcomes for all pupils.
• Deliver a strong universal teaching offer and adapt approaches for pupils with varying abilities.
• Contribute to the wider school community and uphold its values and commitment to learning.

Requirements:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant status, or willingness to work towards it.
• Training and experience in relevant learning strategies (e.g. literacy, Key Stage 1 or 2).
• Experience of leading whole-class learning activities.
• Experience of supporting pupils with a range of abilities and needs.
• A genuine passion for education and commitment to pupil progress and wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to progress in their career within a supportive and ambitious school environment that values professional development and collaboration.

Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, professional support, and opportunities for CPD.
Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.