Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Dedicated education consultant

CPD training and development

Multi-Academy Trust experience

Career progression support

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a well-established primary school in Nailsea, starting September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust and offers ongoing professional development.

You will support Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, deliver planned lessons and interventions, and work with teachers to plan, prepare and adapt activities while monitoring pupil progress and promoting positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or substantial HLTA-level experience.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning in a school.
• Confident delivering lessons and leading small group interventions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Adaptable, resilient and proactive; passion for supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Deliver planned lessons and interventions in absence of class teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan, prepare and adapt activities.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Assist in raising attainment and closing learning gaps.
• Contribute to assessment, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress.

Skills

HLTA status

Experience with teaching support

Deliver lessons & lead interventions

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Adaptable & proactive

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Nailsea, North Somerset

Term Time Only | Monday-Friday | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you thrive in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential and enjoy working closely with teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences?

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a highly respected primary school in Nailsea from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a successful school that is part of a large and supportive Multi-Academy Trust.

This position offers the chance to work within a well-established team, benefiting from strong leadership, excellent professional support, and clear opportunities for career development.

Why You’ll Love This School

This well-regarded school has built a strong reputation within the local community for providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to succeed both academically and personally.

The school benefits from:

• A highly effective and supportive senior leadership team.
• Strong management structures that provide guidance and professional development.
• Membership within a large and successful Multi-Academy Trust.
• A collaborative staff culture where teamwork and wellbeing are valued.
• Excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality education for every pupil.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to further develop their career within a thriving educational setting.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across Key stage 1 and Key stage 2.
• Deliver planned lessons and intervention sessions in the absence of the class teacher.
• Work closely with teachers to plan, prepare, and adapt learning activities.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of pupils.
• Assist in raising attainment and closing learning gaps.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Contribute to assessment, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Hold HLTA status or have substantial experience working at HLTA level.
• Have previous experience supporting teaching and learning within a school setting.
• Are confident delivering lessons and leading small group interventions.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Are adaptable, resilient, and proactive.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

Whether you are an established HLTA or an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Long-term opportunity within a respected school.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to additional training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a successful Multi-Academy Trust.
• A welcoming school environment with a strong support network.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.

Why Work with Monarch Education?

As one of the UK’s leading education recruitment specialists, Monarch Education is committed to supporting you throughout your career.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to exclusive vacancies across Bristol, North Somerset, and the surrounding areas.
• Opportunities within 11 Multi-Academy Trusts.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Affinity Academy – free CPD and professional development courses.
• Gaining Core Agency (GCA) accredited agency.
• Fast and efficient clearance process.
• DBS cost refunded after 12 days worked (T&Cs apply).
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £200.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced education professional looking to join a supportive school with excellent leadership and a strong reputation in the local area, we’d love to hear from you.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.