Higher Level Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Widnes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Potential permanent contract

Free safeguarding training & CPD

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class in a Cheshire primary school. This full-time, long-term role starts ASAP and offers potential for a permanent opportunity, with weekly pay and strong professional support.

The HLTA will assist the class teacher, cover lessons when required, support routines and pupil progress, and work with staff and external professionals to ensure a smooth, engaging curriculum in the lead-up to SATs.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6.
• Confident delivering lessons in the teacher’s absence.
• Proactive, professional HLTA with strong communication and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and cover lessons as required.
• Support classroom routines, planning where needed and assess pupil progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, senior leaders, and external professionals.

Skills

Upper KS2 experience

Lesson delivery in teacher's absence

Communication

Organisation

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Two references

Right to work in the UK

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Cheshire

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced HLTA to support a Year 6 class in a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Cheshire, This full-time, long-term HLTA position is ideal for someone ready to take on more responsibility while still supporting class teaching and pupil development.

The successful HLTA will be a key part of the Year 6 team, helping to deliver a smooth, structured, and inspiring curriculum in preparation for SATs. This role starts ASAP and may lead to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

About the HLTA Role:

• The HLTA will support the class teacher and cover lessons when required.
• The HLTA will support classroom routines, planning support where necessary and assessing pupil progress.
• The HLTA will work collaboratively with teachers, senior leaders, and external professionals.

The Ideal HLTA Will:

• Have recent experience supporting in upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6.
• Be confident supporting or delivering lessons in the teacher's absence.
• Be a proactive, professional, and committed HLTA.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills.

Requirements for the HLTA:

• Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Two references covering the last two years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Availability for full-time, long-term work as a HLTA.

Benefits for the HLTA:

• Long-term, full-time role with consistent hours and a supportive environment.
• Opportunity for a permanent contract.
• Free safeguarding training and ongoing CPD for HLTAs.
• Weekly pay and direct support from a specialist Reeson consultant.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.