HLTA

Smile Education Recruitment; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time position in Wednesbury. This role supports teaching and learning in Lower KS2 without planning responsibilities, making it a great fit for confident HLTA or ECT candidates looking to gain experience. The position provides dedicated consultant support and opportunities for further development in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive rates of pay

Long-term stability in a supportive school environment

Opportunities for further development and training

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in supporting teaching and learning.
• Ability to maintain a nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Lower KS2.
• Deliver small-group interventions and whole-class cover.
• Collaborate with class teachers and school team.

Skills

HLTA qualification or strong experience in KS2

Confident in leading learning and managing a classroom

Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils

Reliable, passionate, and committed to pupil progress

Job description

HLTA – Key Stage 2 (Lower KS2 Focus)

Location : Wednesbury (WS10)

Start Date : January

Contract : Full-time, Long-term

Agency : Smile Education

Smile Education is working in partnership with a warm and welcoming primary school in Wednesbury to recruit an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support across Key Stage 2, with a particular focus on Lower KS2.

This is a full-time, long-term role beginning in January, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting teaching and learning. The role does not require planning responsibilities, making it an ideal position for a confident HLTA or a strong ECT looking to build classroom experience.

About the Role

• Supporting teaching and learning across Lower KS2
• Delivering small-group interventions and occasional whole-class cover
• Working collaboratively with class teachers and the wider school team
• Maintaining a positive, nurturing learning environment

No planning required

About You

• HLTA qualification or strong experience in KS2
• Confident in leading learning and managing a classroom
• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils
• Reliable, passionate, and committed to pupil progress
• Suitable for ECTs seeking extra classroom experience

Why Smile Education?

• Dedicated consultant support
• Competitive rates of pay
• Long-term stability in a supportive school environment
• Opportunities for further development and training

If you’re ready to take the next step in your KS2 career, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply today and a consultant will be in touch to discuss next steps if you are successful!

“The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); sufficient references, qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work”

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications