Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

GSL Education - Hull; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Hull. The role involves planning and delivering learning activities, supervising class learning, and providing support to pupils. Candidates should have HLTA status or relevant experience, strong behaviour management skills, and a willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. Competitive daily rates offered based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Personalised support

Access to CPD opportunities

Ethical recruitment approach

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teaching and learning at a higher level is desirable.
• Ability to support a broad range of curriculum areas.
• Need for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities.
• Supervise and lead whole-class learning.
• Provide tailored support to individual pupils.

Skills

Behaviour management

Lesson delivery

Support for SEN

Education

HLTA status or relevant experience

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Hull
Pay Rate: £99- £125 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Part-time / Full-time

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to step up and take on more responsibility?

GSL Education are currently recruiting a confident and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning in a vibrant school in Hull. This role is perfect for an HLTA with the skills and experience to lead lessons and make a real impact on pupil progress.

Responsibilities as HLTA:

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Supervise and lead whole-class learning in the teacher s absence.
• Provide tailored support to individual pupils and small groups, including those with SEN.
• Support assessment and track pupil progress, feeding back to class teachers.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to the wider school community.

Requirements for the HLTA role:

• HLTA status or relevant experience supporting teaching and learning at a higher level is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and lesson delivery skills.
• Ability to support a broad range of curriculum areas.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with all gaps explained.

Why work with GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates in line with your experience and qualifications.
• Personalised support from your dedicated education consultant.
• Access to regular CPD and career development opportunities.
• A transparent, ethical approach that prioritises your wellbeing.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for this HLTA role in Hull, please click "apply now" and send your up-to-date CV. A consultant will be in touch shortly.