Higher Level Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Slough is seeking a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time role starting in September 2025. The position involves supporting students across various needs and providing effective teaching in the absence of a teacher. The ideal candidate will possess strong behaviour management skills and a proactive approach to education, joining a warm community focused on development and support.

Benefits

Warm and inclusive school community

Supportive leadership and development opportunities

Modern facilities and well-resourced classrooms

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Confident leading whole-class learning.
• Strong behaviour management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2.
• Deliver planned lessons in the teacher’s absence.
• Lead small group interventions to raise attainment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

EAL support

SEN support

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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HLTA – Slough
Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity

We are seeking a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant primary school in Slough from September 2025.

About the Role:

Support teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2

Deliver planned lessons in the teacher’s absence

Lead small group interventions to raise attainment

Support pupils with a range of needs, including EAL and SEN

Ideal Candidate:
HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
Confident leading whole-class learning
Strong behaviour management and organisational skills
A proactive, positive approach to supporting pupils and colleagues

Why Apply?

Warm and inclusive school community

Supportive leadership and development opportunities

Modern facilities and well-resourced classrooms

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.