Senior HLTA: Lead Class Support & Interventions

TeacherActive; Badbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme (up to £100)

CPD courses and My-Progression certs

Dedicated consultants 24/7

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants / HLTA and Senior Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply and long-term placements across Swindon and Wiltshire from September 2026. You may lead whole-class and small-group activities, provide short-term class cover and support pupils to achieve strong academic and personal progress.

The role offers various placements, with a focus on flexibility, CPD opportunities, and a dedicated consultant support team available 24/7.

Qualifications

• Recognised HLTA qualification or substantial experience operating at a higher or senior Teaching Assistant level.
• Experience leading whole-class, small-group and one-to-one learning activities.
• Strong behaviour management and the confidence to provide short-term class cover when required.
• A good understanding of safeguarding, SEND and inclusive classroom practice.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression brand.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• Referral scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning activities and small-group interventions.
• Cover lessons and support pupils to make progress.
• Support assessment and work with SEND teams to remove barriers to learning.
• Model high expectations and promote positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and consultants to tailor support.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Whole-class leadership

Small-group instruction

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

CPD awareness

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants / HLTA and Senior Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply and long-term placements across Swindon and Wiltshire from September 2026. You may lead whole-class and small-group activities, provide short-term class cover and support pupils to achieve strong academic and personal progress.

The role offers various placements, with a focus on flexibility, CPD opportunities, and a dedicated consultant support team available 24/7.