HLTA

Flourish Education; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary – £19,500 - £23,400

Pension contributions

Holiday Pay - 12.07% of day rate

Safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a friendly 2-form entry Primary School in Halesowen. This full-time HLTA role runs through to the end of the academic year in July 2027 and covers Early Years to KS2, with no planning required.

You will lead whole-class sessions, support pupil progress across the curriculum, and work with staff to ensure continuity. The role suits both newly qualified teachers building confidence and experienced educators

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Previous experience covering classes within a primary school setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading a class.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working across all primary year groups.
• Proactive and positive attitude towards supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across Early Years, KS1 and KS2 in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and promote a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils’ learning and engagement across a variety of subjects.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure consistency and continuity across classes.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and classroom activities.

Skills

Behaviour management

Flexible / adaptable

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience

Job description

Are you an experienced and confident HLTA looking for a full-time role?

A friendly and supportive 2-form entry Primary School in Halesowen is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team this month, through to the end of the academic year in July 2027.

This is a full-time HLTA position, covering classes across Early Years, KS1, and KS2, offering valuable experience across all primary age groups. There is no planning required for this role, making it a great opportunity for those looking to maintain a healthy work/life balance while gaining varied classroom experience.

In this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, you will play an important part in ensuring continuity of learning by leading whole-class sessions in the absence of the class teacher. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and support pupils’ engagement and progress across a broad curriculum.

This role is ideal for newly qualified teachers looking to build confidence across different key stages, or for experienced educators seeking a more flexible and manageable workload.

This welcoming Primary School is looking for a reliable, adaptable, and proactive HLTA who is committed to supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

As an HLTA, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across Early Years, KS1, and KS2 in the absence of the class teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting a positive learning environment
• Supporting pupils’ learning and engagement across a variety of subjects
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional needs
• Working closely with teaching staff to ensure consistency and continuity across classes
• Providing feedback on pupil progress and classroom activities

To be successful in this HLTA role, you will need:

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience
• Previous experience covering classes within a primary school setting
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading a class
• A flexible and adaptable approach to working across all primary year groups
• A proactive and positive attitude towards supporting learning

Working for Flourish Education as an HLTA, you will receive:

• Competitive Salary –£19,500 - £23,400per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Pension contributions
• Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work from your own dedicated consultant

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant role is based in Halesowen, which is easily accessible from Quinton, Rowley Regis and Oldbury.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.