HLTA - Immediate Start

Smile Education; Walsall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Supportive environment

Competitive daily rate

Great for aspiring teachers

Job summary

Smile Education in the WV11 area is seeking an experienced and confident HLTA to join a welcoming primary school. This full-time, long-term role starts ASAP and involves covering pre-planned lessons across all primary year groups, supporting pupils to reach their potential.

You will lead whole-class lessons, maintain positive behaviour, and work closely with teachers to support pupil progress. The position offers competitive rates and valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent classroom experience.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Confidence leading whole-class lessons across primary age ranges.
• Flexible, proactive, and positive approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 when required.
• Support teaching and learning across a range of primary year groups.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupil progress.
• Adapt confidently to different classes and learning needs.

Skills

HLTA status

Classroom management

Leading whole-class lessons

Flexible, proactive

Job description

WV11 Area ASAP Start Full-Time (5 Days per Week) Long-Term Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school in the WV11 area. This is a full-time, long-term position starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be comfortable covering lessons across all primary year groups and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. This role would suit an established HLTA or an aspiring teacher/ECT looking to gain valuable classroom experience without the pressures of a full-time teaching position.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 when required.
• Support teaching and learning across a range of primary year groups.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupil progress.
• Adapt confidently to different classes and learning needs.

Requirements

• HLTA status or equivalent classroom experience.
• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Confidence leading whole-class lessons across all primary age ranges.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• A flexible, proactive, and positive approach to supporting learning.

What We Offer

• Long-term, full-time opportunity.
• Supportive school environment.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers looking to develop their classroom practice.

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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