Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA - SN25

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating meaningful learning experiences? My client, a rapidly growing school with a focus on inquiry-based learning, is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). If you’re ready to contribute to a vibrant educational community and inspire children through discovery, questioning, and creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Why You Should Apply

• Be part of an innovative, inquiry-based learning environment that encourages curiosity and engagement.
• Salary: £22,026 - £24,113 (pro rata).
• Work in a school built on strong values, where community and support are at the heart of everything.
• Play a key role in designing and delivering learning experiences that shape the future of young learners.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and long-term involvement in school development.
• Work term time only, with great work-life balance (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver exciting learning activities for groups and whole classes, supporting children to reach their full potential.
• Collaborate with teachers to create intervention programmes focused on social, emotional, and academic development.
• Provide targeted support for children with SEND, EAL, or other specific learning needs.
• Supervise students during activities, ensuring engagement, safety, and positive behaviour.
• Coach and support other teaching assistants, sharing best practices and helping them grow.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Passionate about inquiry-based learning and creating opportunities for discovery and exploration.
• Experienced in supporting social, emotional, and mental health needs through interventions.
• Adaptable and flexible, thriving in a fast-growing school environment.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition to the above we also offer:

• Guaranteed Pay Plans
• Agency Worker Regulations
• Interview preparation advice and support
• Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
• 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
• Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay