Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hazel Tree is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a forward-thinking and inclusive educational setting, for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis from September.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and confident HLTA to make a meaningful impact across the school community. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects, with the ability to lead learning activities and support whole-class teaching when required.

You will work closely with teaching staff to enhance pupil progress, particularly supporting learners with additional needs, while contributing to a positive, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes under the guidance of teaching staff
• Support teachers in the planning, preparation, and assessment of learning
• Lead whole-class sessions during teacher absence where appropriate
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Monitor, assess, record, and report on pupil progress and attainment
• Support the development of pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural skills
• Contribute to the implementation of the school’s learning strategies and policies
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, and achievement
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals where required
• Actively participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development (CPD)

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced HLTA with a proven track record of supporting learning across the curriculum and leading groups or whole classes when required. You will be confident, adaptable, and committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential.

You will bring strong classroom management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for inclusive education.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position starting in September
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and progressive educational environment
• Professional development and ongoing CPD opportunities
• A collaborative team committed to high standards and pupil success

It is essential that you hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain a new one.

Hazel Tree Education is a specialist education recruitment agency, providing short-term, temporary, and flexible supply staff to mainstream schools and alternative provisions across the North West.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our safeguarding checks.