Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

New Directions Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education is recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) for primary schools across Chester and the surrounding areas. Roles include delivering pre-planned lessons, supporting planning, and leading various learning activities.

Candidates should have HLTA status or relevant experience and a strong knowledge of the primary curriculum. These positions require a flexible, reliable, and professional approach, with the ability to commit to 3 or more days per week and to adapt to

Qualifications

• HLTA status or relevant experience required.
• Experience in primary school settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and covering classes when required.
• Supporting teachers with planning and preparation.
• Leading whole-class, small-group and 1:1 learning activities.
• Supporting students with a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Delivering interventions to reinforce learning and development.
• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive engagement.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment; working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexible

Professional

Student support

Education

HLTA status or relevant experience

Experience in primary school

Knowledge of primary curriculum

Job description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) for primary schools across Chester and the surrounding areas, with a range of flexible, short-term and long-term opportunities available.

These roles are ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants who are confident supporting learning, leading classroom activities and delivering lessons when required. If you are looking for your next opportunity within primary education, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of these opportunities, candidates must be able to commit to working 3 or more days per week.

The Role:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and covering classes when required
• Supporting teachers with planning and preparation
• Leading whole-class, small-group and 1:1 learning activities
• Supporting students with a range of abilities and learning needs
• Delivering interventions to reinforce learning and development
• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive engagement
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environmentWorking collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• HLTA status or relevant experience working at a higher level
• Previous experience within a primary school setting
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Confidence leading lessons and managing a classroom
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• The ability to adapt to different school environments
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach
• A genuine passion for supporting students’ learning and development

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.