Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA)

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Carlisle. The role involves working in local schools to support students' success, with flexibility in working days and guaranteed payment schemes. Ideal candidates will have SEND experience and strong classroom management skills. This position is full-time and offers daily rates between £80-£110, based on experience.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Flexibility in working days

CPD Courses and Certificates

Referral Scheme up to £200

Market leading rates of pay

Qualifications

• A dedicated team of consultants available to help with onboarding.
• Flexibility to choose working days.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply.
• CPD Courses and Certificates as part of the MyProgression Channel.
• Referral Scheme up to £200.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day to day, short-term or long-term position in education.
• Support pupils and help them thrive towards success.

Skills

SEND TA / SEND Teaching Assistant experience

Experience working within a Primary or Secondary Setting

Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Excellent classroom management

Level 2 or 3 qualified

Minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment

Experience of supporting young people on a 1:1 basis

Behavioural Management experience

Job description

Job Title: HLTA (Higher level teaching assistant)

Location: Carlisle

Start Date: Immediate or January 2026

Salary: £80- £110 per day (depending on experience)

Hours: Full time

Do you have a passion for working in an SEND setting?

Do you love to support and focus on student s success?

Do you consider yourself to being hard-working and reliable?

TeacherActive are looking for a HLTA in Carlisle. We have an amazing opportunity to work within the local schools in the Carlisle area. We create amazing rapport with our schools and support all our staff with the onboarding process! The schools have many ambitions to achieve including a strong focus on creating a culture of success and positivity towards learning.

We are currently looking for a HLTA to deliver a day to day, short-term or long-term position in education. You will have the guaranteed opportunity to support pupils and help them thrive towards success. This is a great chance to widen your experience and have the excitement of working within local schools. You will have the guaranteed opportunity to support pupils and help them thrive within the school.

A successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• SEND TA / SEND Teaching Assistant experience
• Experience working within a Primary or Secondary Setting
• A good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Excellent classroom management
• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment
• Experience of supporting young people on a 1:1 basis (desirable)
• Behavioural Management experience (desirable)

In return you can expect excellent benefits and rewards:

• A dedicated team of consultants available to help you with the onboarding process.
• Flexibility to choose working days, to suit around other commitments. We will be more than happy to work around you!
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and Certificates as part of the MyProgression Channel.
• Referral Scheme when recommending a friend of up to £200
• Market leading rates of pay.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your heard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.