Job description
Job Title: HLTA—Intervention Support
Location: Uckfield
Salary: £90–£110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-Day/Long-Term; Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you ready to take on a rewarding role where your intervention skills can directly impact student progress?
GSL Education are recruiting a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide targeted intervention support in a supportive school in Uckfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for confident and proactive professionals who are ready to make a measurable impact on student progress and well-being.
About the Role:
As an HLTA—Intervention Support, you will support teachers and the SENCO by delivering focused learning activities for students who need extra academic or behaviour support. You’ll work with small groups or individual children to help them improve in areas like reading, writing, phonics, and maths. Your support will help students grow in confidence, keep up with their learning, and enjoy taking part in lessons.
Key Responsibilities for the Role of HLTA—Intervention Support:
* Deliver tailored intervention sessions to individuals and small groups in line with student targets.
* Assist with planning and adapting learning materials to meet a range of abilities and learning styles.
* Monitor and record progress to inform future teaching strategies.
* Provide feedback to class teachers and contribute to support plans (including EHCP targets where relevant).
* Support classroom behaviour and encourage positive engagement.
* Contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports all learners.
* Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure consistent student support.
* Follow all school safeguarding policies and procedures with professionalism and care.
Requirements for HLTA—Intervention Support:
* Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent.
* Proven experience delivering academic interventions or working in a similar HLTA intervention role is desirable.
* Sound understanding of the national curriculum and targeted learning strategies.
* Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
* A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for helping students succeed.
* An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
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.
To apply for this HLTA–Intervention Support role, please click ‘apply now’ to send your full and up-to-date CV. One of our team members will contact you shortly.