Job description
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: £149 Per Day
Are you an experienced and confident Teaching Assistant ready to take on greater responsibility within the classroom? GSL Education Hull Branch are hiring a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils across a range of school settings in York.
This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience who can lead learning activities, deliver planned lessons and provide targeted support to individuals and small groups. You will work closely with teachers to maintain high standards of learning, promote positive behaviour and help pupils achieve their full potential.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver planned lessons and lead classroom activities in the absence of the class teacher.
- Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with varying learning needs.
- Plan and deliver interventions to reinforce learning and address individual gaps in understanding.
- Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
- Monitor, assess and record pupils' progress, providing feedback to teachers.
- Support and guide other Teaching Assistants to ensure consistent and effective classroom support.
Minimum Requirements
- Substantial experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar school-based role.
- A Level 4 HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience is desirable.
- Strong understanding of classroom support, lesson delivery and learning interventions.
- Confident in leading classes, managing behaviour and supporting pupils with different abilities.
- Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for short-term, long-term and permanent positions.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to work across a variety of educational settings.
If you are an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in York, we would love to hear from you.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout York.