Job description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Secondary School | September Start
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a committed and proactive HLTA to join a dynamic secondary school in the Colchester area from September 2025.
Location: Colchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Salary: £90 - £125 per day
The Role:
- Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a range of subjects
- Deliver small group interventions and, where appropriate, lead full class sessions in the absence of a teacher
- Assist with planning and adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs
- Provide targeted 1:1 support to students with SEND or additional needs
- Help maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour effectively
- Liaise with teaching staff to monitor student progress and support learning goals
What We’re Looking For:
- HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in a secondary school setting
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A positive, flexible, and professional approach
- Commitment to supporting student progress and wellbeing
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.