Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Vision for Education - Teesside - SEND; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with special educational needs in Billingham. The role offers competitive daily rates and emphasizes personal learning and development within a team dedicated to changing lives. Successful candidates will motivate and support students effectively while ensuring their holistic needs are met. Experience in special educational needs is a plus. Be part of a rewarding and impactful educational environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and support pupils to complete work.
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils under teacher guidance.
• Enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils who have learning difficulties.
• Support a team that improves the lives of young people.

Skills

Motivating pupils

Supporting special educational needs

Commitment to personal learning

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Billingham

£85-£95 per day.

Start date: January 2026.

The Role and School

We have several vacancies for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in and around Billingham. The overarching purpose of the role is to work with pupils who have learning difficulties and usually with a statement of Special Educational Needs. The ideal Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will be prepared to go the extra mile to support very special young people. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives.

Requirements

• Be able to motivate and support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way.
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils of the children under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Be committed to personal learning and development.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

How to apply

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)