Secondary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Hlta)

New Directions; Ledston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supply work

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term teaching roles

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is recruiting a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support secondary schools across the Leeds area. This role offers the chance to lead whole-class activities, support diverse learners and collaborate with teaching staff to raise attainment.

The successful candidate will have HLTA status or a Level 4 qualification (desirable), proven secondary school experience, and a proactive, flexible approach to support students and staff.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or Level 4 qualification (desirable)
• Experience in a secondary school setting
• Ability to lead whole-class learning activities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
• Working with small groups and individual students to raise attainment
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs
• Assisting departments across various subject areas
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of intervention programmes
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress

Skills

HLTA status or Level 4 qualification

Secondary school experience

Lead learning activities

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

HLTA status or Level 4 qualification

Job description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within secondary schools across the Leeds area. Due to ongoing demand from our partnership schools, we are seeking motivated individuals who can provide high-quality classroom support, lead learning activities, and confidently cover lessons when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA or a highly skilled Teaching Assistant looking to further develop their career within secondary education.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
• Working with small groups and individual students to raise attainment
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs
• Assisting departments across various subject areas
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of intervention programmes
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• HLTA status or a relevant Level 4 qualification (desirable)
• Previous experience working within a secondary school setting
• The confidence to lead whole-class learning activities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students and staff
• A passion for helping young people achieve their full potential

Why Join Us?

We work closely with a number of secondary schools throughout Leeds that are looking for talented HLTAs who can make a positive impact on students’ education. Whether you’re seeking a long-term role or looking to gain experience across multiple schools, we can help find the right opportunity for you.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.