Tradewind Recruitment, a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, is dedicated to putting our candidates and employees first Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Full Time | Monday to Friday | Temp to Possible Perm | Start ASAP or January 2026 Colchester, Essex. A welcoming and well-regarded primary school is seeking a confident and capable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can inspire, motivate and support pupils across a Primary School while also taking on responsibility for leading learning when required. The school is known for its warm, nurturing ethos and strong commitment to supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development. You will be joining a dedicated staff team who work collaboratively to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. Key Responsibilities Leading whole-class learning during teacher absence or as directed Delivering small-group and 1:1 interventions to support progress Supporting teaching and learning across the primary school Assisting with planning, preparation and assessment under teacher guidance Promoting a calm, structured and positive learning environment Working closely with teachers, support staff and senior leaders Full-time position, Monday to Friday Temporary role with potential to become permanent Person Specification HLTA status or solid classroom experience ...