HLTA/ Aspiring Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Chard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking compassionate Support Staff for a secondary school in Chard. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA, or LSA, and will lead lessons in a nurturing environment. Join us for a progressive career step with exceptional support and compliance guidance.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading interventions or small groups.
• Ability to work closely with support staff and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-planned lessons in the absence of a teacher.
• Provide consistent learning opportunities for children.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Experience as Teaching Assistant (TA), Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), or Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Job description

Job Opportunity: Support Staff for Secondary School

Are you a nurturing and compassionate individual who enjoys working with children? We are working with a local secondary school eager to welcome experienced support staff. This opportunity is ideal for those with previous experience leading interventions or small groups and seeking a progressive step in their career.

Successful candidates will lead pre-planned lessons in the absence of a teacher, so flexibility and creativity with lesson materials are essential. If your experience as a TA, HLTA, or LSA has equipped you with excellent teaching skills and fundamentals, Long-Term Teachers would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Nurturing Environment: Successful candidates will work closely with support staff and faculty to provide consistent learning opportunities and develop their teaching skills.
• Progression: Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a subject specialist, or have provided ad-hoc cover, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your CV, but we’re happy to have a conversation without it! Please send an email to [emailprotected] or call 0117336206 to tell us more about yourself.

About Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with nurseries, primary, secondary, and special schools. Founded to create a transparent and straightforward service, we focus on supporting, listening to, and valuing our candidates throughout their journey.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience, skill set, and ideal role. You will receive regular updates on your application progress, compliance, and roles that may interest you.

We are proud members of the REC, maintaining high standards of compliance. Working with us means you will receive exceptional support and guidance through the clearance process from your dedicated in-house compliance team.

Additionally, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support during clearance and onboarding
• Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation and advice
• Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay