Higher Level Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Hull Branch is seeking a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support a secondary school in Scarborough. The role involves leading small-group activities, delivering planned tasks and providing targeted pupil support, while maintaining high expectations and positive engagement.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 4 or HLTA qualification with excellent communication and safeguarding commitment, and an up-to-date CV with gaps explained.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, reliable and adaptable approach to safeguarding.
• Up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years with gaps explained.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• Experience as Teaching Assistant or in a similar education support role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals and small groups, following guidance from teaching staff.
• Provide targeted support to pupils who require additional help with their learning or engagement.
• Lead classroom activities and cover lessons when required, maintaining a purposeful learning environment.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards their education.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to teachers and relevant staff.
• Contribute to effective classroom management and promote high standards of behaviour and learning.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Proactive/adaptable

Education

Level 4 or HLTA qualification

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £149 Per Day

Are you an experienced education professional ready to take on greater responsibility in the classroom? Do you have the confidence, initiative and dedication to support pupils' learning while working closely with teaching staff?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Scarborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching and learning professional who can provide high-quality classroom support, lead learning activities and contribute positively to pupils' academic and personal development.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Role:

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will play an active role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You may be required to lead small-group activities, deliver planned learning tasks and provide targeted support to pupils, while maintaining high expectations and encouraging positive engagement.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals and small groups, following guidance from teaching staff.
• Provide targeted support to pupils who require additional help with their learning or engagement.
• Lead classroom activities and cover lessons when required, maintaining a purposeful learning environment.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards their education.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to teachers and relevant staff.
• Contribute to effective classroom management and promote high standards of behaviour and learning.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar education support role is essential.
• A relevant Level 4 or Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of effective classroom support and the ability to confidently lead learning activities.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding.
• An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years, with any employment gaps explained
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.