Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Bath (BA3) Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday (term-time) Salary: £90.00 - £105.00 per day (depending on experience) Overview of role and environment in a warm and supportive primary school in Bath (BA3). This role is suitable for someone with strong classroom experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility, including leading small groups, delivering planned lessons, and supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs.

The school is keen to hear from candidates with varied experience supporting children or young people, including within education or related sectors such as youth mental health, social work, tutoring, coaching, residential care or mentoring roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and lead small-group teaching sessions
• Provide targeted 1:1 and group support for pupils with SEN
• Assist with behaviour regulation, emotional wellbeing and engagement
• Support teachers with planning, assessment and classroom preparation
• Adapt activities and resources to meet diverse learning needs
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCOs, and external specialists
• Contribute to progress tracking and pupil development reviews

What We're Looking For / Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• HLTA status is desirable, but strong experience as a TA will also be considered
• A background in people-focused roles such as youth work, mental health support, social care, tutoring, sports coaching, or mentoring is advantageous
• Confidence leading groups and delivering learning activities
• Patience, resilience and excellent communication skills
• A warm, calm and positive approach to supporting children
• Reliability, adaptability and a proactive attitude to teamwork
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay based on experience and responsibilities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy for continued professional development
• Streamlined admin through our online portal
• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across both learning and wellbeing

How to Apply

If you are a committed, supportive and confident practitioner looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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Additional Information

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. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).