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Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant - HLTA

  • Posted: 04-06-2025
  • Category: Teaching Assistants
  • Location: Derbyshire
  • Type: Full-time / Contract
  • Salary: £22000 - £27000 per annum
Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant - HLTA


Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who is confident in supporting primary students on a 1:1 basis, including running lessons with individual students?


Would you relish a fresh and exciting challenge, working for a thriving primary setup as a HLTA where you can truly make a positive impact on pupils academic progress?


Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant - HLTA:
This Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity would see you working with primary students, who do show challenging behaviour, some with additional learning needs, where you would be focused on 1:1 support throughout their school day.


You would be a pivotal part of the academic development of students you work with, allowing you to utilise your experience and knowledge as a HLTA.


Interested or wish to find out more? Simply apply on this page today to be considered for this fantastic Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity!  


Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant – HLTA – The Role: 
  • Support students learning
  • Involves classroom and home support
  • Work 1:1 with students focusing on academic progress
  • Contribute to a cohesive school support team
  • Car and driving licence is required

Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant - HLTA– Qualifications required:
 
  • Level 3 TA or degree level of education
  • Education / childcare experience
  • Previous SEN / ASC experience is desirable
  • Calm, compassionate and proactive manner
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 

Benefits of working as a Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant – HLTA
through Smile Northwest:
  • Fantastic and valuable classroom experience
  • Flexible work to suit your availability.
  • Competitive and transparent rates of pay
  • Dedicated and professional consultant
  • CPD opportunities to continue your professional growth.
  • Long-term, permanent, and flexible working placements.


If this Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant – HLTA position sounds suited to you, please contact Joseph via email at joseph@smile-education.co.uk or apply through this website. 


Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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