Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to empower young learners in Basildon. This role encompasses leading learning activities, supporting pupil progress, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have HLTA status or significant teaching experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Daily pay ranging from £90 to £130

Opportunities for professional development and CPD courses

Support from experienced education consultants

Qualifications

• HLTA status or significant classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1, and/or KS2.
• Updated CV covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning activities across the primary age range.
• Support tailored interventions to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Initiative

Emotional Resilience

Education

HLTA status

Significant classroom experience

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Empower Young Learners as a Primary Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Basildon!

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Basildon
Salary Range: £90-£130 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a confident, experienced HLTA ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you have the skills and initiative to support, lead, and inspire within a primary classroom setting? GSL Education are recruiting a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and progressive primary school in Basildon from September 2025.

About the Role:

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing learning across the school. Working in close collaboration with class teachers, you will provide high-quality support for pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2. This role may include planning and delivering pre-set lessons, leading small group interventions, and providing cover when required.

Your Role Will Include:

• Lead learning activities across the primary age range, including whole-class cover when required.
• Support the implementation of tailored interventions to raise attainment in literacy, numeracy and social development.
• Assist teachers in preparing differentiated resources and assessing pupil progress.
• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs or EHCPs.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and promote pupils' well-being throughout the school day.

Job Requirements:

• HLTA status or significant classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant with the ability to deliver lessons.
• Experience supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 within a primary school setting.
• Excellent communication, initiative, and classroom management skills.
• Confidence in delivering planned lessons independently and adapting to pupil needs.
• Strong emotional resilience and the ability to manage challenging situations with care.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Have anupdated CV(covering thelast ten years barring any unexplained gaps) andan enhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).

Join GSL Education Today!

• Daily pay ranging from £90 to £130, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities to work in well-regarded local schools committed to staff development.
• Supportive, hands-on guidance from experienced education consultants.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD courses available.

If you are an experienced HLTA ready to progress or already a qualified HLTA looking for a new challenge in September 2025, we invite you to apply today.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the‘Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)’role, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Trainee Education Consultant, Chelmsford