Job description
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Newcastle
Pay Rate: £90 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Are you ready to take on greater classroom responsibility and play a leading role in supporting pupils’ progress?
GSL EducationNewcastle Branch are recruiting experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work with vibrant school in Newcastle. This opportunity is suited to confident support professionals who are ready to take on additional responsibility within the classroom. From delivering planned learning activities to providing targeted interventions, you will work closely with teachers to maintain high standards of learning and ensure pupils receive effective support.
The Higher Level Teaching Assistant takes an active role in classroom delivery, provides focused learning support, and contributes to pupils’ academic and personal development under the direction of teaching staff.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Lead planned lessons and learning activities for whole classes during short periods of teacher absence
- Deliver focused interventions to individuals and small groups requiring additional academic support
- Use assessment information to identify progress and provide useful feedback to teaching staff
- Guide and support other classroom assistants when coordinating learning activities
- Prepare appropriate resources and adapt materials to suit different levels of ability
- Promote independent learning by encouraging pupils to take greater ownership of their work
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience within an educational setting or similar
- Previous experience supporting learning and taking increased responsibility within the classroom
- Confidence delivering pre-planned activities to groups and whole classes
- Strong understanding of effective classroom and behaviour management practices
- Excellent organisation, communication, and teamwork skills
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive rewarding daily pay that reflects your expertise
- Take on varied assignments that provide greater classroom responsibility
- Broaden your experience across different schools and learning environments
- Strengthen your skills in lesson delivery, intervention, and pupil assessment
- Access continued guidance from dedicated education recruitment consultants
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the Newcastle.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)” 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.