Primary HLTA

TeacherActive Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme £100

24/7 consultants

Access to Nottingham schools

Job summary

Teacher Active is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants or HLTAs to join our pool and support primary schools across Nottingham and the surrounding areas. You’ll be confident leading learning, supporting teachers and managing a classroom when required, delivering planned lessons and providing targeted interventions to pupils with diverse learning needs.

Opportunities range from day-to-day flexible supply to short-term cover and longer-term placements, offering exposure to different year groups

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA or within a similar primary education role.
• Experience supporting children across the primary age range.
• Confidence leading lessons, activities and small-group interventions.
• Ability to manage a classroom and maintain positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher, deliver planned lessons and lead whole-class or small-group activities.
• Provide targeted intervention and support pupils 1:1 where needed.
• Take responsibility for a class in the absence of the class teacher.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

HLTA experience

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA looking for your next opportunity within primary education?

Are you confident leading learning, supporting teachers and managing a classroom when required?

Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to make a real difference to children's learning and development?

Teacher Active is looking to expand our pool of passionate and reliable Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support primary schools across Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

We work with a wide range of mainstream primary schools, offering regular opportunities for experienced HLTAs who are confident working across different year groups and supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs.

Opportunities can range from day-to-day flexible supply to short-term cover and longer-term placements, making this an ideal opportunity for experienced HLTAs looking for flexibility, consistent work or the chance to experience different school settings.

As an HLTA, you could be supporting the class teacher, delivering planned lessons, leading whole-class or small-group activities, providing targeted intervention and supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis. You may also be required to take responsibility for a class in the absence of the class teacher.

A key part of the role will be creating a positive learning environment, maintaining high expectations and helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.

The successful HLTA will ideally have:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA or within a similar primary education role
• Experience supporting children across the primary age range
• Confidence leading lessons, activities and small-group interventions
• The ability to manage a classroom and maintain positive behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum
• An understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being
• A calm, adaptable and proactive approach
• The ability to work confidently and independently when required
• Flexibility and reliability when working across different primary school settings

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Access to a wide range of primary schools across Nottingham and the surrounding areas
• Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities
• The opportunity to gain experience across different year groups and school settings
• CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme - receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active 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

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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Primary HLTA

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £100 to £130 a day Hours: Full-time Location: NG8 1AA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 5 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Nottingham

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing Opportunities

Salary: £100 - £130 per day, depending on experience

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA looking for your next opportunity within primary education?

Are you confident leading learning, supporting teachers and managing a classroom when required?

Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to make a real difference to children's learning and development?

Teacher Active is looking to expand our pool of passionate and reliable Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support primary schools across Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

We work with a wide range of mainstream primary schools, offering regular opportunities for experienced HLTAs who are confident working across different year groups and supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs.

Opportunities can range from day-to-day flexible supply to short-term cover and longer-term placements, making this an ideal opportunity for experienced HLTAs looking for flexibility, consistent work or the chance to experience different school settings.

As an HLTA, you could be supporting the class teacher, delivering planned lessons, leading whole-class or small-group activities, providing targeted intervention and supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis. You may also be required to take responsibility for a class in the absence of the class teacher.

A key part of the role will be creating a positive learning environment, maintaining high expectations and helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.

The successful HLTA will ideally have:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA or within a similar primary education role
• Experience supporting children across the primary age range
• Confidence leading lessons, activities and small-group interventions
• The ability to manage a classroom and maintain positive behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum
• An understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being
• A calm, adaptable and proactive approach
• The ability to work confidently and independently when required
• Flexibility and reliability when working across different primary school settings

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Access to a wide range of primary schools across Nottingham and the surrounding areas
• Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities
• The opportunity to gain experience across different year groups and school settings
• CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme - receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active 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

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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