Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Kettering Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Long-Term Role Are you ready to take the next step in your classroom career? Do you enjoy leading learning, supporting pupils of all abilities, and making a real difference in the school day? Tradewind Recruitment is working with secondary schools in Kettering looking for dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join their teams from September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term role with the opportunity to take on real responsibility and contribute to student progress and wellbeing. What You'll Be Doing: Delivering planned lessons and interventions across a range of year groups Supporting pupils with additional needs through targeted academic and pastoral interventions Leading small group work and occasionally covering full classes Assisting teachers with planning, preparation, and classroom support Helping track progress and adapt learning to meet individual needs Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals Who We're Looking For: Someone with experience supporting in the classroom, ideally with HLTA status or similar qualifications A confident and flexible individual comfortable delivering lessons and managing behaviour A proactive communicator who can work well with staff and build strong pupil relationships Someone organised, enthusiastic, and committed to inclusion and achievement for all pupils A professional with up-to-date safeguarding knowledge and a passion for education What You'll Get: A valued role in a welcoming and supportive school community Competitive weekly pay Ongoing CPD and training through The National College Dedicated support from your local Tradewind consultant A chance to develop your career in education and take on new responsibilities If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge-or you're already a HLTA ready for a fresh start-this could be the ideal opportunity. Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more about HLTA roles in Kettering and surrounding areas .