HLTA - Life skills

Tradewind Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national educational recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) specializing in Life Skills across North London schools. This role involves leading engaging lessons on essential life skills such as cooking and communication, working closely with teachers, and supporting student independence. Candidates should have proven experience with young learners and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive HLTA salary rates

Extensive CPD opportunities

Referral incentives

Networking & social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate engaging, hands-on learning activities independently.
• Experience delivering structured lessons and covering classes during teacher absence.
• Current Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging Life Skills lessons including cooking and personal care.
• Work closely with class teachers to embed life skills into everyday learning.
• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication skills

Creativity in lesson planning

Ability to motivate students

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Life Skills Specialist

Are you a HLTA or an experienced TA with a passion for empowering young people with essential life skills? Do you have the creativity and dedication to help students develop independence and confidence for their futures? Tradewind Recruitment have multiple HLTA positions available across North London schools, specialising in Life Skills education. These positions offer the opportunity to take on greater responsibility while supporting students to develop the practical skills they need to thrive in everyday life.

As an HLTA specialising in Life Skills you will be responsible for the below:

• Leading engaging Life Skills lessons across the school - cooking, communication, money management, personal care, and more
• Working closely with class teachers to embed life skills into everyday learning
• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, helping them access learning and feel successful
• Delivering scheduled teacher cover in half-day blocks, including your own Life Skills lesson plans
• Promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion in every session
• Using your knowledge and creativity to plan structured, motivating activities
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

To join us and be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate engaging, hands‑on learning activities independently
• Experience delivering structured lessons and covering classes during teacher absence
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and inspire students
• Creativity and resourcefulness in developing meaningful life skills activities
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, particularly for practical activities such as cooking
• Current Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (where applicable) and professional references
• Complete CV detailing employment history for the previous 10 years where available
• Valid right to work in the UK

Why choose Tradewind? Tradewind are recognised for offering competitive HLTA salary rates, extensive CPD opportunities beyond other agencies, excellent referral incentives and regular networking & social events each term. We'll support your continued professional development and match you with schools that value your skills and passion for preparing young people for independent living.

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for these fantastic HLTA Life Skills opportunities across North London's schools or for additional information about the roles, contact Stuart Lovelock on (phone number removed) (Option 4)