Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

Access to professional development and training

Free Thrive training for emotional wellbeing

Career progression and development support

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is looking for passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support schools across Bradford, West Yorkshire. This role involves delivering lessons, assisting teachers, and ensuring a positive learning environment for students.

Ideal candidates will have HLTA status or extensive experience, along with strong communication skills and a proactive approach. Protocol Education offers ongoing support, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or significant experience in a Teaching Assistant role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence leading whole-class learning when required.
• A proactive, organised and flexible approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Passion for education and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in the absence of the teacher.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Help pupils with diverse learning, social, and emotional needs.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidence leading whole-class learning

Organised and flexible approach

Building positive relationships

Genuine passion for education

Education

HLTA status or significant experience in a Teaching Assistant role

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Bradford

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire. Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available. Start Date: ASAP.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to take the next step in your education career?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work within schools across Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants looking to progress, qualified HLTAs, or education professionals who are confident leading learning and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality education and providing cover where required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher where appropriate
• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Working alongside teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning activities
• Helping pupils with a range of learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and school expectations at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• HLTA status or significant experience in a Teaching Assistant role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence leading whole-class learning when required
• A proactive, organised and flexible approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people to succeed

This Role Is Ideal For:

• Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistants
• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking to progress
• Learning Support Assistants seeking greater responsibility
• Aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable classroom leadership experience
• Individuals seeking flexible, long-term or permanent opportunities within education

What We Offer:

Opportunities within a variety of primary, secondary and SEND school settings across Bradford.

Ongoing support from experienced education consultants.

Access to professional development and training opportunities.

Career progression and development support.

Long-term and permanent opportunities available.

FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education to help you better support pupils' emotional wellbeing and development.

If you are looking to build a rewarding career within education and make a lasting impact on young people's learning and development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team of Higher Level Teaching Assistants supporting schools across Bradford.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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