Job description
Take the Next Step in Your Education Career – HLTA Required in Harlow!
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Harlow
Salary Range: £90 - £130 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have a strong background in classroom support and the confidence to lead learning in the absence of a teacher? GSL Education are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and inclusive school setting in Harlow, from September 2025, with early start options available for the right candidate.
This is a valuable opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is ready to contribute meaningfully to whole-school life and take on enhanced responsibilities in a classroom setting.
About the Role / Role Overview
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in raising pupil achievement and enhancing classroom provision. You will support learning across a range of subjects and may be asked to deliver pre-planned lessons or small-group interventions, supporting the teaching staff in raising attainment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-class support to teachers and pupils across various Key Stages.
- Deliver planned lessons or group sessions in the absence of the class teacher.
- Support pupils’ academic and emotional development through tailored interventions.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to implement differentiated learning plans.
- Support classroom management and create a positive learning environment.
- Contribute to pupil assessment, feedback, and progress reviews.
- Uphold safeguarding practices and promote pupil well-being at all times.
Job Requirements:
- HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a similar advanced classroom support role.
- Prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor in a primary or secondary setting.
- Confident in managing behaviour and delivering content across a range of subjects.
- Excellent communication, adaptability, and time-management skills.
- A calm, proactive, and patient manner, particularly when working with pupils with additional needs.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive educational practices.
- 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).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates reflective of your skills and experience.
- Personalised support from a dedicated consultant with education expertise.
- Opportunities to further your training and career development.
- Access to a network of supportive schools across Essex and the wider region.
If you are an experienced HLTA or a qualified TA ready for progression, we invite you to apply today. Contact GSL Education to discuss this rewarding opportunity in greater detail.
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.