Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Full-Time
Location: Paignton
Pay Rate: £100 - £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Join a Supportive School in Paignton
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and supportive school in Paignton. This full-time role is ideal for someone confident in leading lessons, supporting students, and working closely with teachers to enhance learning experiences.
Your Role as an HLTA
As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting both teachers and students. You will lead small group sessions, cover lessons when required, and assist in planning and delivering engaging activities. Your role will involve working with students across different year groups, providing targeted support, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver lessons and cover classes in the absence of the teacher.
* Support teachers in planning and preparing learning activities.
* Work with small groups or individual students to provide targeted support.
* Assist in assessing pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
* Create a positive and engaging learning environment.
* Support children with special educational needs (SEN) where required.
* Help manage classroom behavior and ensure a structured learning setting.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA, or similar role in a school setting.
* A HLTA qualification or relevant experience leading lessons.
* Strong communication and classroom management skills.
* A positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
* The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Why Join This School?
* A supportive and inclusive working environment.
* Competitive pay of £100 - £110 per day.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' education.
* A full-time, stable role with long-term opportunities.
If you are an experienced HLTA looking for a rewarding role in Paignton, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
In addition you will receive:
* Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
* Permanent job roles
* Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
* Working to Agency Workers Regulations
* Interview preparation, advice and support
* Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay