Higher level teaching assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Available
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and supportive school in Bradford.

This role is ideal for a candidate who holds a recognised HLTA qualification and has recent experience working within UK schools. The successful candidate will be confident supporting teaching and learning across a range of year groups, delivering interventions, covering lessons, and contributing to positive pupil outcomes.

✨ Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes.

‍ Provide classroom cover during teacher absence and PPA time.

Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress and attainment.

Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.

Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, and additional learning needs.

Promote positive behaviour and maintain high expectations for learning.

Prepare classroom resources and support lesson delivery.

‍‍‍ Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and external agencies.

️ Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils at all times.

✅ Essential Requirements

A recognised HLTA qualification is essential.

Recent experience working within UK primary or secondary schools is essential.

Strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum.

‍ Experience delivering lessons and covering classes independently.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience supporting pupils with a range of educational needs.

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

️ A thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures and school policies.

⭐ Desirable Skills

Experience supporting SEND pupils.

Experience delivering intervention programmes.

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with proven experience working in UK schools, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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