Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas
• Start date: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Are you an experienced HLTA ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the confidence and capability to lead learning, support teachers, and make a meaningful impact across the classroom?
Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking primary and secondary schools to recruit skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). This role offers the opportunity to take on additional responsibility, including leading lessons, supporting whole-class learning, and working closely with teaching staff to raise attainment and engagement.
About the Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will:
• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher
• Support the planning and delivery of engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and close attainment gaps
• Provide specialist support for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN/SEND)
• Assist with assessment, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress
• Promote positive behaviour, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing at all times
• Collaborate with teachers and senior leaders to support whole-school priorities
What We’re Looking For
To be considered, candidates must have:
• HLTA status or significant experience in a similar role
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (or willingness to obtain)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Proven experience supporting teaching and learning within UK schools
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Confidence delivering lessons and leading whole-class activities
Desirable:
• Experience across multiple key stages (KS1–KS4)
• Experience supporting pupils with ALN/SEND
• A proactive, flexible, and reflective approach to supporting learning
Recruitment & Safeguarding Information
All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.
Any appointment will be subject to:
• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT
• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more
This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:
• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK school-based experience in a Teaching Assistant or HLTA capacity
Interested?
Click Apply Now or contact us via phone or email for more information. Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to