Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Primary

New Directions; Ledston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Regular supply work

AWR compliance

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support partner schools across the area. The role is five days a week, with regular supply work and opportunities for longer-term placements.

You will deliver lessons when the class teacher is absent, run small group interventions, and support pupils across year groups while building strong relationships with staff and parents. A DBS check and a proactive, adaptable approach are required.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Leading small group interventions and targeted learning activities
• Supporting pupils across a range of year groups and abilities
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Helping create an inclusive, stimulating, and supportive learning environment
• Making a genuine difference to children’s educational journeys every day

Skills

HLTA qualification

Classroom management

Communication skills

Monday to Friday availability

Job description

Looking for a role where you can make a real impact every day, enjoy consistent work, and be valued for your expertise?

New Directions Education is searching for an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support our growing number of partner schools across Leeds. With ongoing demand from schools throughout the area, we’re looking for a confident and committed HLTA who is available five days a week and ready to become an integral part of school communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a HLTA, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupil achievement and school success by:

• Delivering engaging lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Leading small group interventions and targeted learning activities
• Supporting pupils across a range of year groups and abilities
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Helping create an inclusive, stimulating, and supportive learning environment
• Making a genuine difference to children’s educational journeys every day

What We’re Looking For

• HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous school-based experience is essential
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach
• Passion for helping children reach their full potential
• Availability to work Monday to Friday

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you’re a skilled HLTA looking for regular, rewarding work and the chance to make a lasting impact in Leeds schools, we want to hear from you.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of payPotential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.