About the role
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Wakefield
Flexible Start Dates
Join a leading education recruitment agency in a rewarding support role where you can inspire young minds and make a real difference every day.
The School and Role:
We are recruiting for an experienced HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) for a primary school in Wakefield to support across all key stages.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident individual who can step into a leadership role within the classroom and support teaching and learning across the school.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead whole-class sessions in the absence of the teacher
• Deliver targeted interventions across KS1 and KS2
• Support lesson planning and assessment
• Mentor and support other teaching assistants
Requirements:
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience (Level 6/Relevant Degree in Childhood Studies)
• Strong classroom management and leadership skills
• Experience across primary key stages
The ideal candidate will:
1. Have experience working with children
2. Be patient, nurturing, and committed to supporting pupil development
3. Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills
4. Be adaptable with a positive “can-do” attitude
5. Be confident supporting both individual learning and wider classroom activities
What we offer
As a HLTA and valued member of our team, you will benefit from:
6. Competitive daily rates paid through the PAYE system
(Rates are dependent on experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities of the role, and will be discussed during registration.)
7. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
8. Opportunities to attend social and networking events
9. Employer pension contributions
10. Access to CPD and training opportunities to support your professional development
11. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement journey
We are committed to supporting our staff and providing rewarding opportunities within welcoming and inclusive school environments.
About us:
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We
do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.