Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Swansea is looking for dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support children from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2. As an HLTA, you will plan, evaluate, and adjust lessons to meet pupil needs, creating an engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 HLTA qualification, GCSEs in Maths and English, and previous experience working with children. This role offers competitive pay, free training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Pension contributions

Free professional training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Ability to deliver lesson content effectively to groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2.
• Plan, evaluate, and adjust lessons as per pupils' needs.
• Assist in creating a vibrant classroom setting.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Child development knowledge

Confidence in delivering lessons

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.

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 be able to benefit from each schools 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.

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. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

Benefits

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• 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 do 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 on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)