Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Simply Education Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support schools across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned lessons, lead small-group learning and provide targeted classroom support.

An HLTA qualification is advantageous, though relevant experience will be considered. The role involves leading interventions, supporting literacy and numeracy, working 1:1 with pupils and helping colleagues manage

Qualifications

• Experience as HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant
• Confidence leading learning with groups of pupils
• Strong classroom management skills
• Good understanding of teaching and learning
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Leading small-group learning
• Delivering planned lessons and activities
• Providing planned classroom cover
• Leading interventions
• Supporting literacy and numeracy
• Working 1:1 with pupils
• Supporting children with SEND
• Monitoring pupil progress
• Helping pupils remain engaged with learning
• Supporting other Teaching Assistants within the classroom

Skills

HLTA experience

Classroom management

Leading groups

Literacy support

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next HLTA job in Cambridge?

We're looking for confident and experienced HLTAs to support schools across Cambridge and wider Cambridgeshire.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant, or an experienced Teaching Assistant already carrying out higher-level classroom responsibilities, to find a role that makes good use of their skills.

The HLTA role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you'll provide additional teaching and classroom support while working closely with teachers and other education staff.

Depending on the school, your HLTA responsibilities could include:

• Leading small-group learning
• Delivering planned lessons and activities
• Providing planned classroom cover
• Leading interventions
• Supporting literacy and numeracy
• Working 1:1 with pupils
• Supporting children with SEND
• Monitoring pupil progress
• Helping pupils remain engaged with learning
• Supporting other Teaching Assistants within the classroom

What are we looking for?

We'd like to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience as an HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant
• Confidence leading learning with groups of pupils
• Strong classroom management skills
• A good understanding of teaching and learning
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

An HLTA qualification is advantageous, although relevant experience will also be considered depending on the individual school and role.

HLTA jobs in Cambridgeshire

We work with schools across Cambridge, Ely, St Neots and wider Cambridgeshire and recruit for both flexible and long‑term classroom support positions.

If you're currently working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Senior Teaching Assistant or experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant and you're considering your next move, we'd like to hear from you.