Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Hlta)

Applebough Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; 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. You will support teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2, delivering well-planned lessons and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The successful candidate will have strong classroom management, adapt to different year groups, work with teachers and parents, and help pupils progress academically and socially while remaining flexible and

Qualifications

• Experienced HLTA or teaching assistant with classroom practitioner background.
• Confident managing whole classes and maintaining positive behaviour.
• Able to deliver clear, engaging and purposeful lessons.
• Flexible across KS1 and KS2.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Calm, patient and approachable, with excellent communication skills.
• Reliable and proactive team member.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-planned lessons and manage whole-class learning.
• Maintain a positive, purposeful classroom environment.
• Support pupils to progress academically and socially.
• Work with teachers and staff to ensure continuity in learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Be independent and take responsibility for a class when required.
• Adapt quickly to changing circumstances and be reliable.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

KS1/KS2 flexibility

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Reliability

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.

The successful candidate will:

• 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

We are looking for someone who is:

• 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.