Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Supply Desk; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a Beaconsfield-based school. The role focuses on supporting pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing, with responsibilities across the curriculum and in leading sessions when the class teacher is unavailable.

The ideal candidate will have an HLTA qualification or relevant experience, strong communication and classroom management skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or relevant school experience.
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Ability to lead activities and support lessons independently.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• DBS check – Update Service preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Lead lessons or activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide targeted support to pupils and small groups.
• Adapt resources for pupils with additional needs.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Communication

Classroom management

Independent leadership

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Beaconsfield

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: September 2026

Application Closing Date: 29th August 2026

Are you an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic HLTA to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play an important role in supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective lessons across the curriculum.
• Lead and deliver lessons or learning activities in the absence of the class teacher, where required.
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, helping them to develop their academic, social, and emotional skills.
• Support pupils with additional needs, adapting activities and resources to meet individual learning requirements.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and adapting learning resources and classroom activities.
• Monitor and assess pupils' progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to appropriate learning strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience working at a higher level within a school setting is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Confidence in leading learning activities and supporting lessons independently when required.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting pupil learning and development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils' educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £150 collectively.

Supply Deskis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.