Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Colchester

Protocol Education Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Colchester. This role requires an HLTA qualification and offers competitive pay. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, providing whole-class cover, and creating a positive learning environment. This temporary position may become permanent in the future.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Opportunity to develop and progress

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification (Level 4 or above) is essential.
• Experience working within a primary school setting.
• Confident in covering whole classes independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-class cover in the absence of the teacher.
• Support learning across the school, working closely with teachers.
• Deliver interventions and small group work to raise attainment.

Skills

HLTA qualification (Level 4 or above)

Experience in primary school setting

Strong communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary School, Colchester

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-class cover in the absence of the teacher
• Support learning across the school, working closely with teachers and the leadership team
• Deliver interventions and small group work to raise attainment
• Play an active role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

• HLTA qualification (Level 4 or above) is essential
• Experience working within a primary school setting
• Confident in covering whole classes independently
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Who this role is perfect for

• A qualified TA looking to step up into more responsibility
• A teacher seeking a change of pace while staying involved in the classroom

Why join

• Supportive school environment
• Opportunity to develop and progress
• Competitive pay, weekly pay cycle
• Dedicated consultant support

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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