Job Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Burnley
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: From £14.25 per hour (Dependant on experience)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive and committed team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident practitioner who can work independently and collaboratively to support teaching and learning across the school.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in raising pupil attainment, delivering planned learning activities, and providing high-quality support to both pupils and teaching staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups, or whole classes under the direction of the teacher
- Provide short-term cover for teachers when required
- Support pupils’ learning, development, and well-being
- Adapt activities to meet the needs of pupils, including those with SEND
- Assess, record, and report on pupil progress
- Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
- Work closely with teachers, SENco, and other professionals
- Support the wider life of the school when required
About the school
- A welcoming and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the East Lancs community
- A strong ethos built on respect, care, and high expectations for all pupils
- A supportive and committed leadership team who value staff wellbeing and development
- Well-behaved, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and achieve
- A collaborative staff team who work closely to ensure the best outcomes for pupils
- A nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and supported
- A school committed to high-quality teaching, learning, and continuous improvement
- Strong links with parents, carers, and the wider community
- A clear focus on safeguarding and promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- HLTA status (or equivalent qualification/experience)
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Previous experience working in a school setting
- Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
- The ability to manage a class confidently and positively
- A flexible, proactive, and professional approach
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
We Offer
- Weekly pay, via PAYE
- Access to a dedicated recruitment consultant when required
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Opportunities for professional development via a bespoke CPD academy
- The chance to make a real difference to pupils’ lives
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.