Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

GSL Education - Chelmsford; Foxhall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support from GSL Education

Job summary

GSL Education - Chelmsford is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a Suffolk secondary school. The role covers EYFS to KS2, supporting pupils and staff across the school.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons, support pupils in small groups, and help maintain a positive learning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity in a busy school with ongoing support from GSL Education.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Secondary school setting.
• Confident covering classes across different year groups.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Positive, adaptable and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential for experienced candidates.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and activities across year groups.
• Supporting pupils’ learning, confidence, and engagement.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively.
• Providing small group and intervention support where needed.
• Collaborating with teachers and senior leaders across the school.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Proactive approach

Education

HLTA qualification (desirable)

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Secondary School Suffolk

Are you a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

A friendly and supportive secondary school in Suffolk is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a full-time basis. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will cover classes across EYFS through to KS2, supporting pupils and staff across the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy school environment, and is passionate about helping children succeed.

About the Role

As a HLTA, you will play an important role within the school, supporting teaching and learning across different year groups. You will deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher release time or absence, support pupils in small groups, and help maintain a positive and engaging learning environment throughout the school.

The school is looking for someone who can quickly build positive relationships with pupils, adapt confidently across year groups, and bring energy and enthusiasm into the classroom.

What You ll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging pre-planned lessons and activities
• Supporting pupils learning, confidence, and classroom engagement
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Providing small group and intervention support where needed
• Working closely with teachers and senior leaders across the school
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

What We re Looking For

• Experience working within a Secondary school setting
• Confident covering classes across different age groups
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A positive, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential for experienced candidates
• A genuine passion for supporting children s learning and development

Why Join This School?

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Opportunity to work across a variety of year groups
• Long-term, full-time opportunity
• A well-resourced and friendly secondary school environment
• Ongoing support from GSL Education throughout your placement

If you are an enthusiastic and confident HLTA looking for a rewarding opportunity in a Suffolk secondary school, we would love to hear from you.