Job description
Are you a confident and capable educator ready to take the next step in your teaching support career? Do you thrive on making a real difference in the classroom and supporting both pupils and teachers? If so, this opportunity as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Grays could be the perfect role for you.
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Grays
Salary Range: £90-£130 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
GSL Education are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a thriving and inclusive primary school in Grays. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support and lead learning, deliver planned lessons, and run small group interventions across Key Stages 1 and 2. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in pupil development and school life.
Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver planned lessons to groups or whole classes in the absence of the teacher.
- Support teaching staff in creating resources, planning, and assessing pupil progress.
- Lead targeted interventions for pupils who require additional support in literacy, numeracy, or social development.
- Supervise and manage behaviour effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Support pupils with varying needs, including SEN, EAL, and those with behavioural challenges.
- Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to reporting.
- Build strong working relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
Job Requirements:
- HLTA status or equivalent qualification (essential).
- Proven experience supporting learning in a UK primary school setting.
- Strong understanding of the Key Stages 1 and 2 national curriculum.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to confidently manage a class and maintain a purposeful learning environment.
- A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to teaching support.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Competitive daily pay based on experience
- A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for further training and CPD.
- A rewarding role where you will genuinely make a difference in children’s lives.
If you're a committed and confident HLTA looking to make a lasting impact in primary education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a vibrant primary setting where your skills and experience will be truly valued.
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 across the UK.
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.