Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job Title: HLTA
Location: Leyland
Salary: £100 - £140 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

The Role:

We are recruiting an experienced and qualified HLTA to support learning and development across the school. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality lessons, lead small group interventions, and occasionally cover whole classes during PPA or teacher absence.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong curriculum knowledge, classroom presence, and the ambition to contribute to school-wide teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and key stages
  • Work with groups of pupils to close attainment gaps in literacy, numeracy, or SEN
  • Support the emotional wellbeing and academic progress of pupils
  • Collaborate with teaching staff on planning, assessment, and pupil reports
  • Contribute to enrichment activities, clubs, and extracurricular learning

Requirements:

  • HLTA Status or equivalent Level 4 qualification (or willing to work toward one)
  • Previous classroom experience as a TA or Cover Supervisor
  • Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills
  • Ability to plan, adapt, and deliver learning with enthusiasm and authority
  • A genuine passion for education and pupil development

Please apply now to be considered as a HLTA in Leyland!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and, where applicable, prohibition from teaching and online checks in line with KCSIE guidance.