Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Tradewind Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Colchester, starting in September 2025. This role involves delivering lessons and providing vital classroom support in a friendly learning environment. Ideal candidates will have HLTA status or relevant experience and a strong passion for inspiring young learners.

Benefits

Unrivalled CPD opportunities

Full interview and lesson-planning support

Easy online portal for managing availability

Referral scheme rewards

Networking events for educators

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience in primary education.
• Prepared to deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Provide classroom support and cover for teachers.

Skills

Confidence working with various ages and abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Positive and flexible attitude

Proactive approach to classroom challenges

Genuine passion for working with children

Education

HLTA status or experience in Primary settings

Job description

HLTA Opportunity - Inspire Young Learners in a Vibrant Primary School!

Location: Colchester, Essex
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm approx
Contract: Ongoing
Pay: Competitive, with holiday pay

Higher Level Teaching Asssitant Required!

Are you a HLTA, experienced classroom support professional, or an aspiring teacher ready to take the next step? If you're passionate about primary education and want to make a lasting impact, this exciting opportunity in a welcoming and high-achieving Colchester primary school could be perfect for you.

This friendly and well-regarded school places a strong focus on helping every child reach their full potential - both academically and personally - and they're now looking for a talented HLTA to join their team full-time from September.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering engaging, pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 1 and 2. Pottential Early Years too.

• Providing valuable classroom support when not leading lessons.

• Leading small group work and offering 1:1 support when needed.

• Stepping in to cover classes in the absence of the class teacher.

• Helping to foster a warm, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

What We're Looking For:

• HLTA status or experience delivering lessons in Primary settings.

• Confidence working with a range of ages and abilities.

• A positive, flexible attitude and a proactive approach to classroom challenges.

• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Above all, a genuine passion for working with children and inspiring young minds.

Why Register with Tradewind?

• Unrivalled CPD: More than any other education agency!

• Full interview and lesson-planning support to boost your confidence and success.

• Easy-to-use online portal for timesheets and managing your availability.

• Great referral scheme - earn rewards for recommending friends.

• Free social and networking events to connect with fellow educators.

Whether you're building on existing experience or exploring a route into teaching, this is a fantastic way to gain hands-on classroom time while making a real difference.

Interested? Call Gary on (phone number removed) or apply now and we'll be in touch to talk next steps!

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.

Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer