Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time position in Wednesbury. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about supporting young learners and involves delivering lessons and maintaining behaviour management in an inclusive primary school environment. Applicants must have HLTA status or equivalent experience, with fluent spoken English necessary. The role is vital in fostering a nurturing atmosphere for children with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience required.
• Flexible, adaptable and committed to pupil progress.
• Fluent spoken English essential under Immigration Act 2016.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to whole classes.
• Provide feedback in line with the school's policy.
• Maintain strong behaviour management.

Skills

Excellent classroom management

Behaviour management skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Job description

Role: HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Location: Wednesbury
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time Monday - Friday 8.30aqm - 3.30pm
Salary: 115 - 130 per day (dependent on experience)

Empowering Learning are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a successful and inclusive primary school in Wednesbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners and ready to take on a whole class teaching role.

The school caters for children from Nursery to Year 6 and has a strong reputation for providing an excellent education to pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. The setting has a high number of children with SEND and is proud of the individual progress these pupils make. The environment is nurturing, inclusive, and built on strong staff collaboration.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons to whole classes to cover teacher PPA, leadership time, training and school development initiatives
  Providing feedback in line with the school's marking and feedback policy
  Maintaining strong behaviour management in line with school expectations
  Working closely with school leaders and contributing to the wider school community
  Offering flexibility and support across year groups where needed

You'll be managed and supported by senior leaders in the school, and receive ongoing training through annual appraisals and whole-school CPD.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• HLTA status or equivalent experience
  Flexible, adaptable and committed to pupil progress
  Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
  Fluent spoken English - essential under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016
  Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Apply Now:

If you're a motivated and skilled HLTA looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and one of our consultants at Empowering Learning will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.