Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Blyth (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Blyth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

SEND, Behaviour Management and Safegue

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Career progression guidance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is recruiting a full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist educational setting in Blyth. You will lead learning activities, support pupils with diverse needs and work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons.

This role offers long-term opportunities and ongoing professional development, with weekly PAYE pay and access to CPD resources. A committed local consultant will support your career progression and wellbeing in a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA is essential.
• Confident communicator with stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead learning activities and support diverse learners.
• Patient, proactive and adaptable in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities and interventions.
• Lead small-group sessions to support learning.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs.
• Provide classroom cover when required.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Skills

HLTA experience

Leadership

Communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Blyth (Full-Time)

Ready to take the next step and make an even bigger impact in the classroom?

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist educational setting in Blyth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is ready to take on greater responsibility, lead learning activities and support pupils with a range of additional needs.

You'll work closely with teachers and wider school staff, helping to deliver engaging learning experiences while providing the consistency and encouragement pupils need to grow in confidence and independence.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We believe career development should feel achievable and supported. Whether you're an experienced HLTA or ready to step up from a Teaching Assistant role, we'll help you find an opportunity that matches your skills and ambitions.

You’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career progression guidance
• Ongoing wellbeing support

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering planned learning activities and interventions
• Leading small-group sessions
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Providing classroom cover when required
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building strong relationships with pupils and colleagues

What we're looking for

You'll have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA and be confident taking the lead when needed. You'll be organised, proactive and able to adapt your approach to support different learners.

You'll also be:

• A confident communicator
• Patient and encouraging
• Reliable and professional
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about helping pupils succeed

A recognised HLTA qualification is desirable, although relevant experience and the ability to lead learning activities will also be considered.

Who this role would suit

• Qualified HLTAs
• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Intervention Practitioners
• Aspiring Teachers

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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