Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Midford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Bath is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their Learning Support team. This position involves supporting pupils with English as an additional language. Candidates should have HLTA status or extensive teaching assistant experience, strong ICT skills, and a passion for working with children. The role offers a pay rate of £100 - £125 per day during term time.

Qualifications

• Extensive previous teaching assistance experience required.
• Passion for working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning activities for pupils with additional literacy and EAL needs.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil achievement, providing feedback and reports.
• Select and prepare resources considering pupils' backgrounds.

Skills

Good ICT skills

Strong behaviour management

Passion for working with children

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Bath (BA2)

Are you a EFL teacher looking to transition to a meaningful role in the education sector in the UK? Or, perhaps an experienced SEN teaching assistant looking to take your career to the next step?

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive, collaborative Learning Support team at a secondary school in Bath, where you will contribute to the success and progress of pupils with English as an additional language (EAL).

Location: Bath (BA2)  
Salary: 100 - 125 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Term time only
Start date: September 2025
Pupil age range: 11 - 18 years

This role is an exciting opportunity to complement the professional work of teachers by delivering agreed learning activities, and supporting pupils\' academic progress. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, preparing and delivering targeted support, as well as monitoring and assessing pupil achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning activities for pupils with additional literacy and EAL needs, individually and in groups.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil achievement, providing accurate feedback and reports.
• Select and prepare resources, considering pupils\' interests, language, and cultural backgrounds.
• Assist with the induction and pastoral care of newly arrived EAL pupils.

Qualifications

• Hold Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or have extensive previous teaching assistance experience
• Good ICT skills
• Experience of strong behaviour management within the classroom
• A passion for working with children, particularly those with special educational needs

How to apply

If you are interested in this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Daily pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay