Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Swansea; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Port Talbot is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils from the Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2. Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, creating stimulating classroom environments, and participating in training. Candidates must hold a Level 4 qualification or above in Teaching Assistance and have GCSEs in Maths and English. Exceptional support and training opportunities are offered, along with competitive pay.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Access to dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is essential.
• Confidence to deliver lesson content to whole classes and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout the Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2.
• Plan, evaluate and adjust lessons to enhance children's learning.
• Create a vibrant classroom setting with stimulating learning resources.

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 4 or above)

GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Vision for Education is working in partnership with schools in and surrounding Swansea to appoint positive and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA's). Each school has great transport links should you require the use of public transport.

Responsibilities

HLTA's support children throughout the Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2, so applicants will need to have experience of working with all year groups. You will be expected to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/plans as appropriate to respond to the needs of the pupils and deliver exceptional learning experiences. For longer term placements you will assist in creating a vibrant classroom setting, including appropriate and stimulating learning resources, to enhance children's learning. You will also benefit from each school's in‑house training sessions and staff development meetings.

Requirements

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 4 or above)
• GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• The confidence to deliver lesson content to whole classes and small groups.
• Relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and ALN teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

What Vision for Education offers

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer‑a‑friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Michelle or email [email protected].