HLTA - Immediate Start

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term opportunity

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in the WV11 area, Wolverhampton. This full-time, long-term role starts ASAP and involves covering lessons across all primary year groups to help pupils reach their potential.

The role suits an established HLTA or an aspiring teacher/ECT seeking classroom experience without the pressures of a full-time teaching post. Competitive daily rates offered.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent classroom experience.
• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Ability to lead whole-class lessons across primary age ranges.
• Strong classroom management and a flexible, proactive 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 or equivalent

Primary school experience

Whole-class teaching

Classroom management

Flexible/proactive attitude

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.

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