HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at an outstanding secondary school in Central Birmingham. You will provide high-quality support across departments, lead interventions, and cover classes. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and committed to inclusion and high standards. A degree or HLTA status is required, along with a desire to work with children.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Experience working with children preferred but not mandatory.
• Commitment to pupil progress and safeguarding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality HLTA support across departments.
• Deliver planned learning and lead targeted intervention groups.
• Adapt materials and track pupil progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactiveness

Reliability

Education

Degree or HLTA status (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Permanent – Immediate start. Salary £22,500 - £26,000 per year. An outstanding secondary school in Central Birmingham is recruiting a capable HLTA to take on wider responsibility.

Are you an experienced HLTA ready to lead interventions, cover classes, and drive progress across key subjects in a supportive setting?

Responsibilities

You will provide high-quality HLTA support across departments, delivering planned learning, leading targeted intervention groups, and providing short-term class cover (including PPA and absence). You will adapt materials, track pupil progress, and collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning. You will model strong behaviour routines and contribute to a calm, consistent classroom climate.

You’ll take on responsibilities as an HLTA at this superb school, supporting longitudinal student progress and contributing to a positive learning environment.

The Candidate

You are an organised, confident practitioner who can step up to whole-class delivery when required. You communicate clearly, build effective relationships with pupils and staff, and use data to inform next steps. You are proactive, reliable, and committed to inclusion and high standards.

Requirements

• Degree or HLTA status (or equivalent) – strong academic background.
• Communication – Clear, confident classroom and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Commitment to pupil progress and safeguarding.
• Experience working with children – Prior classroom/cover or intervention experience is desirable but not essential.

The School

This ‘Outstanding’ secondary in Central Birmingham has excellent behaviour, robust systems, and a collaborative staff culture. You’ll join a well-resourced team with clear frameworks, coaching, and CPD designed to help HLTAs make measurable impact.

How to Apply

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this HLTA position. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial call and interview; a brief task/lesson cover may be requested. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.

Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.