Teaching Assistant – Penmaenmawr – Conwy

TN United Kingdom; Conwy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide crucial support in classroom settings. This role involves teaching small groups, covering for absent teachers, and enhancing student inclusion in learning environments. Candidates should have a strong background as a teaching assistant, demonstrating both numeracy and literacy skills. With competitive pay and potential long-term roles, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a respected educational agency known for its commitment to quality teaching across Wales.

Benefits

Dedicated Account Manager

Regular Supply Work

Competitive Rates of Pay

Potential Long-Term Roles

Full Compliance with AWR

Network of Branches Across the UK

Preferred Supplier to Local Authorities

Reputation in Education and Recruitment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a teaching assistant role.
• Must meet HLTA standards or have equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teaching small groups of students and offering cover supervision.
• Organising classroom activities and providing feedback to staff.

Skills

Teaching Assistant Experience

Numeracy and Literacy Skills

Classroom Management

Education

HLTA Qualification or Equivalent

GCSE (A-C) or L2 Equivalent

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description

The HLTA role adds further support to those teaching in a classroom environment. The post is more senior than a teaching assistant, and comes with added responsibilities.

A HTLA may be required to teach classes on their own at times, or cover planned absences to allow teaching staff to plan and mark.

To become a HLTA you must have experience as a teaching assistant. You will also need the support of your school and senior staff.

As an HLTA you’ll be expected to:

• Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience
• Demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE (A-C) or L2 equivalent
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience in a teaching assistant role

Typical duties of a HLTA include:

• Teaching small groups of students
• Offering cover supervision in teacher absence
• Organising classroom activities – planning and setting out resource
• Providing verbal and written feedback on classroom sessions to teaching staff
• Promoting the inclusion of all pupils in a learning environment
• Working with teaching staff to evaluate pupils’ learning progress
• Contributing to observation and assessment in classroom environments

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Holding is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.