Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Stanmer; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support schools in Brighton & Hove. The role offers flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities across welcoming schools.

HLTA duties include leading lessons, supporting pupils with additional learning needs, managing classrooms, and promoting pupil development while following safeguarding policies. Applicants must have right to work in the UK and be DBS checked.

Qualifications

• Experienced in an HLTA, TA, LSA or similar role.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Confident leading learning activities and managing classrooms.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to use initiative.
• Patient, enthusiastic and committed to pupil development.
• Available for flexible work across Brighton & Hove.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Lead whole-class, small-group and one-to-one activities.
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Take responsibility for learning activities when required.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Help manage positive classroom behaviour and maintain a supportive environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Adapt confidently to different schools, year groups and pupil needs.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

HLTA/TA/LSA experience

Child support

Classroom leadership

Reliability & adaptability

Patience & enthusiasm

Flexible across Brighton & Hove

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for flexible work in education? We are seeking skilled HLTAs to work across welcoming schools in Brighton & Hove.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, short-term placements or longer-term opportunities, we can offer flexible roles to suit your availability and experience.

The Role

As an HLTA, you will:

• Support teachers with engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Lead whole-class, small-group and one-to-one activities.
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Take responsibility for learning activities when required.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Help manage positive classroom behaviour and maintain a supportive environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Adapt confidently to different schools, year groups and pupil needs.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

About You

We are looking for HLTAs who are:

• Experienced in an HLTA, TA, LSA or similar role.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Confident leading learning activities and managing classrooms.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to use initiative.
• Patient, enthusiastic and committed to pupil development.
• Available for flexible work across Brighton & Hove.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive daily rates of £93 – £110.
• Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of schools.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment team.
• Opportunities to gain experience across different settings.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce (or Children's & Adults'') Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.