Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Supportive school leadership

Professional development

Potential for long-term or permanent

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a welcoming primary school in LS5, Leeds. You will deliver planned lessons across year groups when needed and support pupils to reach their potential in a nurturing environment.

This temporary role offers competitive daily pay, strong school leadership support, and opportunities for ongoing professional development, with potential to transition to a long-term or permanent position.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working within a primary school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons across year groups in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs to achieve their potential.
• Work with teachers to plan and implement engaging activities.
• Provide targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive school environment.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Primary school experience

Classroom management

Communication

Proactive approach

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - LS5, Leeds Inspire, Support, and Make a Difference in the Classroom

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a welcoming primary school in LS5, Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate education professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

The Role:

• Deliver planned lessons across a range of year groups in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs, ensuring every child can achieve their potential.
• Work closely with teachers to plan and implement engaging learning activities.
• Provide targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Contribute positively to the school's inclusive and supportive environment.

Requirements:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working within a primary school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• A supportive school leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Potential for a long-term or permanent position.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education , this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.