Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Swindon

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Swindon

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Schools: Mainstream Primary Schools
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate Start
Hours: Flexible, Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: £90-£105 per day
Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your education career? Academics are currently recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support schools across Swindon and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and confident education professional to take on greater responsibility within the classroom, support pupil progress and provide high-quality learning support across different year groups.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities, lead small groups and provide cover for classes when required. You may work across different year groups depending on the needs of the school.

The ideal candidate will be confident managing a classroom, supporting pupils with different learning needs and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver planned lessons and learning activities when covering classes

Provide PPA and teacher release cover where required

Lead small group and 1:1 interventions

Support pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs

Assist teachers with planning, preparation and assessment

Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment

Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Adapt activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs

Key Requirements

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Previous experience working in a UK school setting

Confidence leading whole-class and small-group activities

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Excellent communication and organisation ski...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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