Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Job in Grimethorpe Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - Yorkshire; Grimethorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Barnsley starting September 2025. This role involves leading lessons, providing interventions, and supporting diverse groups of students to foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates based on skills

Continuous guidance and support from a consultant

Variety of flexible roles offered

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.
• Confidence in leading whole-class learning when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group sessions and deliver planned learning activities.
• Cover lessons in the teacher's absence and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide targeted support to pupils with varying needs.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: Up to £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a qualified HLTA ready to bring energy, flexibility, and expertise to a vibrant primary setting?

GSL Education are looking to appoint a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support a school in Barnsley starting this September. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering engaging interventions, providing classroom cover, and supporting pupils across the curriculum.

Role Overview:

As an HLTA, you will support teachers by delivering lessons, leading interventions, and providing cover when needed. You ll work closely with pupils to enhance their learning, help manage the classroom, and contribute to creating an inclusive and positive school environment.

Responsibilities as Higher Level Teaching Assistant:

• Lead small group sessions and deliver planned learning activities.
• Cover lessons in the teacher s absence and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide targeted support to pupils with varying needs.
• Support teachers with planning, assessment, and classroom organisation.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere for all learners.

Requirements for HLTA:

• Hold HLTA status or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.
• Confident leading whole-class learning when needed.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Full CV covering the last 10 years (with any gaps explained).

What GSL Education Offers:

• Competitive daily rates based on your skills and role requirements.
• Continuous guidance and support from a dedicated consultant during your placement.
• Variety of flexible roles offered, both temporary and long-term.
• An opportunity to make a positive difference within a supportive school environment.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for the HLTA role, click apply now and upload your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.