Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Are You a Skilled HLTA Ready to Make a Lasting Impact in Barnsley? If so, this opportunity as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Barnsley could be the perfect role for you.
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £120 per day
Start Time: ASAP or September 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
GSL Education are welcoming applications from passionate and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) for exciting opportunities in Barnsley, starting immediately or from September 2025. This role is ideal for experienced support staff who are ready to take on increased responsibility and contribute meaningfully to pupils' academic progress.
Role Overview:
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering high-quality education and may be required to plan and lead lessons independently across different year groups. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing learning experiences, supporting pupil progress, and helping maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Job Responsibilities:
* Deliver planned lessons and learning activities under the direction or absence of the class teacher.
* Provide targeted support to groups or individual pupils across Key Stages.
* Support the development of pupils' social, emotional, and academic skills.
* Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment as needed.
* Maintain effective communication with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals.
* Promote positive behaviour and ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
Job Requirements:
* Hold HLTA status or equivalent recognised qualification.
* Proven experience working in a primary or secondary school setting.
* Confident in leading whole-class sessions across various year groups.
* Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with a sound understanding of the National Curriculum.
* Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
* A flexible, committed, and nurturing approach to pupil development.
* Have anupdated CV(covering thelast ten years barring any unexplained gaps) andan enhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).
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* Competitive daily rates up to £120 per day, depending on experience.
* Choice of immediate or September start to suit your availability.
* Supportive consultant offering personalised guidance throughout your placement.
* Opportunity to work in a rewarding role, making a real difference in pupils’ lives.
If you're ready to take on a more autonomous and fulfilling role in education, apply now to become an HLTA in Barnsley with GSL Education.
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 support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the‘Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)’role, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Senior Education Consultant, South Yorkshire
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