Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Full-Time | Secondary School | Leyland Fixed-Term: September 1st – December 19th, 2025 Are you an experienced and motivated HLTA looking to make a real difference in secondary education? A well-regarded secondary school in Leyland is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September 1st to December 19th, 2025. This full-time, fixed-term role is a fantastic opportunity to support students’ progress while working closely with teaching staff in a supportive and dynamic environment. Role Overview: As an HLTA, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons, supporting learning across a range of subjects, and working with small groups or individual students. You may also provide cover supervision for classes in the absence of the teacher. Key Responsibilities: Deliver learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes as required Support students’ academic and personal development Assist teachers in planning and assessment Provide targeted interventions for students with additional needs Maintain a positive and safe learning environment Candidate Requirements: Hold HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience Previous experience working in a secondary school setting Confident in delivering lessons across key stages Strong communication, organisation and behaviour management skills A flexible, proactive and supportive approach We Offer: A welcoming and collaborative school community Supportive staff and leadership team Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to student outcomes Valuable experience in a high-quality secondary setting How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early expressions of interest are encouraged. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website