Higher level teaching assistant

Job description

HTLA Higher level teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Southampton

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join us in supporting our local primary schools.

About the Role: You’ll play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and 2. You'll work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to support pupils both in groups and on a 1:1 basis.Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned lessons in the teacher’s absence
• Lead small group interventions across core subjects
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN
• Contribute to planning and assessment alongside teachers

Requirements:

• HLTA qualification (level 4)
• Confident leading whole class learning when required
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and passion for education

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Opportunity for Full-time or part time
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Access to free CPD and training

If you are a qualified HLTA Level 4 looking for your next opportunity in primary education, we want to hear from you!

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £115.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English