Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Hayes

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Hayes is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching in primary education. The role involves delivering lessons, assisting small groups, and requires a recognised HLTA qualification and prior experience in UK primary schools. Competitive pay offered between £100–£120 per day.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification is essential.
• Previous classroom experience in a UK primary school is required.
• Must be able to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons when the teacher is absent.
• Support small group learning and provide targeted interventions.
• Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver activities for pupils.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Confident delivering lessons

Empathetic

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Recognised HLTA qualification

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Hayes
Start Date: Immediate
Pay: £100–£120 per day (depending on experience)

A welcoming primary school in Hayes is seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team immediately.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised HLTA qualification and have previous experience working in schools, ideally across both KS1 and KS2. You’ll work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, support small group learning, and provide targeted interventions to help pupils reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons when the teacher is absent
• Support small group learning and provide targeted interventions
• Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver activities for pupils
• Build positive relationships with pupils and contribute to an inclusive classroom environment

Requirements

• HLTA qualification – essential
• Previous classroom experience in a UK primary school
• Confident delivering lessons in the teacher’s absence
• Empathetic, patient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and inclusive school community.

Apply today by sending in your up to date CV and we will be in touch ASAP

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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