Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Hlta)

Applebough Recruitment Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebough Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a welcoming primary school in the Oldbury area. The ideal candidate will manage whole classes, deliver well-planned lessons, and work across KS1 and KS2 to support diverse learners.

You will collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain a positive classroom environment and help pupils progress academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Experience as HLTA, Teaching Assistant, or classroom practitioner.
• Ability to manage whole classes and maintain positive behaviour.
• Capable of delivering clear, engaging and purposeful lessons.
• Flexibility to work across KS1 and KS2.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2.
• Support pupils to make progress academically and socially.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure continuity in learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Be confident working independently and take responsibility for a class when required.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

KS1/KS2 flexibility

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming primary school in the Oldbury area?

We are seeking a confident, adaptable and committed HLTA who can deliver high-quality learning experiences and support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

The Role

As an HLTA, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will be confident taking responsibility for whole-class learning, delivering well-planned lessons and maintaining a positive and purposeful classroom environment.

• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and maintain high expectations of pupil behaviour.
• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
• Work flexibly across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, adapting to different year groups and curriculum requirements.
• Provide effective support to pupils, helping them to make good progress academically and socially.
• Work closely with teachers and other members of staff to ensure continuity in learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Be confident working independently and taking responsibility for a class when required.
• Adapt quickly to changing circumstances and be a reliable and flexible member of the school team.

About You

• An experienced HLTA, Teaching Assistant or experienced classroom practitioner.
• Confident managing whole classes and maintaining positive behaviour.
• Able to deliver clear, engaging and purposeful lessons.
• Flexible and comfortable working across both KS1 and KS2.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Calm, patient and approachable, with excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.
• A positive team of dedicated teaching and support staff.
• The opportunity to work across different year groups and develop your classroom experience.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils' learning and progress.

If you are an experienced and adaptable HLTA with strong classroom management and lesson delivery skills, we would love to hear from you