Job description
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Dover
Salary: £89 – £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term | Full-time / Part-time
Are you an experienced and confident HLTA ready to take the next step in your education career and make a real impact in Schools across Dover?
GSL Education are seeking dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support teaching and learning across a range of classroom settings.
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teachers, leading learning activities, and helping pupils reach their full academic and personal potential. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in supportive and welcoming School environments.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, or whole classes.
• Support teachers with lesson preparation, delivery, and assessment.
• Cover classes during short-term teacher absence when required.
• Support pupils’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom management and promote positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teaching staff and support teams to meet pupils’ needs.
Requirements:
• Previous experience working as an HLTA or in a similar role is desirable.
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A flexible, proactive, and professional approach.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Higher Level Teaching Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.