About the role
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Enhanced Role
Location: Kettering Area, Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: 19.5 hours per week (3 days), Term Time Training Days
Salary: NJC Grade G (Point 8–12) – approximately £13.90 per hour (pro rata)
The School and Role
We are seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a forward-thinking, “Good”-rated primary school renowned for its positive staff morale and commitment to wellbeing. In this role, you will:
1. Cover PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time
2. Lead interventions and support teaching staff
3. Support subject coordinators and enhance lesson delivery
4. Potentially work towards completing your HLTA qualification if not already qualified
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must have:
5. Either a formal HLTA qualification or significant experience and readiness to train
6. Experience delivering whole-class teaching and small-group interventions
7. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
8. Strong communication skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues
9. GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
10. A commitment to raising pupil achievement and creating an engaging learning environment
11. An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
· Social and networking events.
· Pension contributions.
· CPD to help with your professional development.
· Access to a dedicated consultant.
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.