Higher Level Teaching Assistant Full Time Temporary NEW

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Long-Term & Flexible Supply
September 2026 Starts Competitive Pay Local Opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your education career?

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join a range of schools and educational settings.

The Role

As an HLTA, you will support teaching and learning across the school, working with pupils individually, in small groups or with whole classes.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering planned lessons and learning activities.
• Covering classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils’ learning, progress and development.
• Working with individuals and small groups to deliver targeted interventions.
• Supporting behaviour, engagement and classroom management.
• Adapting resources to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Supporting teachers with planning, preparation and assessment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced working as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA.
• Confident supporting learning across a range of subjects and age groups.
• Reliable, adaptable and organised.
• Confident managing behaviour and leading learning activities.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

Relevant qualifications and experience are desirable, with HLTA status or equivalent experience advantageous.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, or an existing HLTA looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to discuss available roles and find the right opportunity for your experience, availability and career goals.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.