Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Leigh-on-Sea!
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Leigh-on-Sea
Salary: £90 to £130 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about education and ready to take on a more advanced support role in the classroom?
GSL Education are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a dynamic and inclusive primary school community in Leigh-on-Sea. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping students’ academic journeys and making a lasting impact!
About the Role:
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in primary setting, you will take on enhanced responsibilities, including planning and delivering lessons under the guidance of teaching staff, supporting individual and group learning, and contributing to the overall development of students. You will work closely with teachers and leadership teams to ensure high-quality education and support for all learners.
Key Responsibilities of HLTA:
* Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to individuals, small groups, or whole classes.
* Support teachers in assessing student progress and adapting learning strategies.
* Provide targeted interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
* Collaborate with staff to develop and implement effective teaching practices.
* Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour.
* Support the development of students’ social and emotional skills.
Requirements of HLTA:
* Hold HLTA status or equivalent qualification (or be working towards it).
* Demonstrate experience in supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A proactive and flexible approach to supporting students with diverse needs.
To work with us as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will need:
* The right to work in the UK.
* An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through us.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.
Interested in this HLTA role in Leigh-on-Sea?
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Join us as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and help shape the future of education!
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