Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Protocol Education Ltd; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Horley is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a long-term position paying £105–£115 per day. The ideal candidate will lead learning, support teaching staff, and create a positive environment for pupils. This role is perfect for those with energy and initiative, aiming to inspire students. Contributions to career development and immediate start offered.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for career development

Positive and inclusive school culture

Qualifications

• Previous HLTA experience is desirable.
• A calm, flexible approach is essential.
• Energy and initiative to engage pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups and support pupils.
• Cover classes when teachers are absent.
• Support planning and assessment with staff.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Leading learning

Supporting teaching

Engaging with pupils

Collaboration

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Horley

£105–£115 per day | Paid weekly via PAYE | Long-term role

We are a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school in Horley looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a long-term basis.

This role is perfect for someone confident in leading learning, supporting whole-class teaching when needed, and working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality education for our pupils.

What we offer:

• A collaborative and friendly team who value every member of staff
• Opportunities to take on responsibility and develop your career
• A positive and inclusive school environment where staff and pupils thrive
• Ongoing support and recognition of the vital role HLTAs play in our classrooms

The role:

• Leading small groups and supporting pupils to achieve their best
• Covering classes when teachers are absent or in training
• Supporting planning, preparation, and assessment alongside teaching staff
• Helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment for all pupils

Pay: £105–£115 per day (depending on experience)

Start: Immediate, long-term placement

We’re looking for someone with energy, initiative, and the ability to engage and inspire pupils. Previous HLTA experience is desirable, and a calm, flexible approach is essential.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a school that truly values its support staff, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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