Higher-level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time role in Wolverhampton, starting ASAP. Candidates should have HLTA qualifications or QTS and experience with EYFS children. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, supporting learning, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. This position offers competitive pay rates and long-term stability in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated support from education consultants

Referral bonus with no cap

Qualifications

• Hold HLTA qualification or QTS (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience delivering lessons to EYFS children.
• Confident in leading a classroom independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons to a Nursery class.
• Work closely with the teaching staff to support learning.
• Assist with intervention groups for tailored support.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Independently leading a class

Education

HLTA qualification or QTS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HLTA - ECTs encouraged to apply!
Location: Wolverhampton, WV6
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Smile Education is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver engaging lessons in Nursery with support from an experienced Nursery Teaching Assistant in a long-term role which will be ongoing. This is a great opportunity for experienced HLTAs with a passion for Early Years or for a recently qualified ECT looking to build relationships with a brilliant local school before moving to their first teaching role.

About the Role

• Deliver high-quality lessons to a Nursery class, covering planned teacher absences.
• Work closely with the teaching staff to support learning and classroom management.
• Assist with intervention groups, ensuring pupils receive tailored support.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Full-time position with a September start.

About You

• Hold HLTA qualification or QTS (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience delivering lessons to EYFS children.
• Confident in leading a classroom independently.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Why Join Smile Education?

• Competitive pay rates and long-term stability.
• Dedicated support from our experienced education consultants.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and well-resourced school environment.
• Weekly pay every Friday at competitive rates.
• Referral bonus with no cap – earn up to £200 per referral.

If you’re an enthusiastic HLTA/ECT ready to make a difference in an EYFS class, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or contact Smile Education for more details.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.