HLTA

Are you a qualified HLTA with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to manage challenging behaviour whilst remaining approachable and supportive?

Are you confident leading a primary school classroom independently during Teacher PPA time?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream primary school based in Strood, Kent, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced HLTA. The school supports children with a wide range of academic abilities and additional learning needs, providing an inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence and reach their full potential.

The school is looking to take on a qualified HLTA on a long-term basis, with a flexible start date and an immediate start available for the right candidate. The successful HLTA will be responsible for supporting pupils with varying learning abilities and SEND, managing classroom behaviour effectively, and taking responsibility for leading whole-class learning during Teacher PPA time while maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment.

The successful HLTA will have:

• A recognised Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA qualification
• Experience working within a mainstream primary school setting
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND
• Confidence in leading whole-class learning and delivering planned lessons during Teacher PPA cover
• Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to establish clear boundaries and manage challenging behaviour effectively
• A patient, approachable and adaptable attitude, with a passion for supporting children of all academic abilities

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.