Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
School Type: Primary School
Start Date: ASAP / To be confirmed
Contract: [Long-term / Temporary / Permanent]
We are working with a supportive and welcoming primary school in Chelmsford seeking a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident HLTA who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, and progress across the school.
The Role
* Delivering pre-planned lessons and covering classes in the absence of the teacher
* Supporting learning across EYFS, KS1, and/or KS2 (depending on experience)
* Working with individuals and small groups to raise attainment
* Supporting pupils with SEN and additional needs where required
* Contributing to planning, assessment, and classroom management
* Working collaboratively with teachers and senior leadership
Requirements
* HLTA qualification (Level 4 or above) – essential
* Proven experience working as an HLTA in a UK primary school
* Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach
Safeguarding & Compliance
All candidates must have:
* Two professional references
* Enhanced DBS (sighted or on the Update Service)
* Right to Work in the UK
Why Apply?
* Competitive pay rates
* Opportunity to work in a supportive Chelmsford school
* Dedicated consultant support
* Long-term and permanent opportunities available
If you are a qualified HLTA looking for your next role in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your education career.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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