Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Tradewind Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to inspire young learners. The role includes delivering lessons, providing classroom support, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have HLTA status and a passion for education.

Benefits

Unrivalled CPD opportunities

Full interview and lesson-planning support

Great referral scheme

Free social and networking events

Qualifications

• HLTA status or experience delivering lessons in Primary settings required.
• Ability to work flexibly and positively in classroom challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Provide classroom support and lead small group work.
• Cover classes in the absence of the class teacher.

Skills

Confidence working with a range of ages and abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

Passion for working with children

Education

HLTA status

Job description

HLTA Opportunity - Inspire Young Learners in a Vibrant Primary School!

Location: Southend, Essex
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm approx
Contract: Ongoing
Pay: Competitive, with holiday pay

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Required!

Are you a HLTA, experienced classroom support professional, or an aspiring teacher ready to take the next step? If you're passionate about primary education and want to make a lasting impact, this exciting opportunity in a welcoming and high-achieving Southend based primary school could be perfect for you.

This friendly and well-regarded school places a strong focus on helping every child reach their full potential - both academically and personally - and they're now looking for a talented HLTA to join their team full-time from September.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering engaging, pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 1 and 2. Potentially Early Years too.

• Providing valuable classroom support when not leading lessons.

• Leading small group work and offering 1:1 support when needed.

• Stepping in to cover classes in the absence of the class teacher.

• Helping to foster a warm, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

What We're Looking For:

• HLTA status or experience delivering lessons in Primary settings.

• Confidence working with a range of ages and abilities.

• A positive, flexible attitude and a proactive approach to classroom challenges.

• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Above all, a genuine passion for working with children and inspiring young minds.

Why Register with Tradewind?

• Unrivalled CPD: More than any other education agency!

• Full interview and lesson-planning support to boost your confidence and success.

• Great referral scheme - earn rewards for recommending friends.

• Free social and networking events to connect with fellow educators.

Whether you're building on existing experience or exploring a route into teaching, this is a fantastic way to gain hands-on classroom time while making a real difference.

Interested? Call Gary on (phone number removed) or apply now and we'll be in touch to talk next steps!

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.

Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer