HLTA Needed

TeacherActive Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

Referral scheme — up to £100

CPD courses

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support practical learning in a specialist SEMH setting. The role is full-time and permanent, with ASAP start and a daily rate of £120–£150 through PAYE.

You will work with pupils to develop practical skills, build confidence and maintain a calm, supportive environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience, strong communication and resilience to engage young people who may have struggled to engage

Qualifications

• Practical skills or experience in one or more vocational areas such as joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering or motor vehicle studies.
• Experience working with children or young people who have struggled to engage with education.
• Ability to deliver practical, hands-on and accessible learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging vocational learning and support pupils' personal development and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with learners in SEMH setting.
• Contribute to a calm, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Hands-on learning

Strong communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Job description

Are you passionate about practical learning and making a real difference to young people's lives?

Do you have practical skills in joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering, motor vehicle studies or another vocational area?

Are you confident building positive relationships with young people who may have previously struggled to engage with education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The school provides a calm, supportive and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop practical skills and experience success through meaningful learning.

The school is looking to appoint a Vocational Teacher on a full-time basis with an ASAP start. The role is open to qualified teachers, unqualified teachers and experienced HLTAs with relevant practical skills, with the successful candidate delivering engaging vocational learning and supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing.

The successful Vocational Teacher will have:

Practical skills or experience in one or more vocational areas, including joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering or motor vehicle studies

Experience working with children or young people, particularly those who have struggled to engage with education

The ability to deliver practical, hands‑on and accessible learning

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Resilience and the ability to maintain a calm and supportive approach within an SEMH setting

A positive, adaptable and ambitious approach to supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

HLTA Needed

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £120 to £150 a day Hours: Full-time Location: ST2 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Oct 2026 Closing date: 21 Nov 2026

Summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £120 - £150 per day

Are you passionate about practical learning and making a real difference to young people's lives?

Do you have practical skills in joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering, motor vehicle studies or another vocational area?

Are you confident building positive relationships with young people who may have previously struggled to engage with education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The school provides a calm, supportive and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop practical skills and experience success through meaningful learning.

The school is looking to appoint a Vocational Teacher on a full-time basis with an ASAP start. The role is open to qualified teachers, unqualified teachers and experienced HLTAs with relevant practical skills, with the successful candidate delivering engaging vocational learning and supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing.

The successful Vocational Teacher will have:

• Practical skills or experience in one or more vocational areas, including joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering or motor vehicle studies
• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those who have struggled to engage with education
• The ability to deliver practical, hands‑on and accessible learning
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Resilience and the ability to maintain a calm and supportive approach within an SEMH setting
• A positive, adaptable and ambitious approach to supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme