Job description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £98.94 – £114.84 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term; Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a qualified HLTA looking to take the next step in your education career?
GSL Education are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of schools across Grimsby. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning, contributing directly to pupils’ progress and school success.
As an HLTA, you’ll work alongside teachers and independently lead planned lessons or small group interventions. You’ll support pupils’ learning across the curriculum, assist in behaviour management, and play a key part in maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role suits confident, adaptable individuals with a strong understanding of classroom practice and a passion for supporting young learners.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Deliver lessons and interventions to groups or whole classes in the absence of a teacher
- Support classroom learning through targeted assistance and planning
- Help prepare resources and adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCOs
- Promote good behaviour and engagement in the classroom
- Work closely with teaching staff to assess, plan and deliver support
- Provide pastoral and academic support to individual students
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
HLTA Requirements:
- HLTA qualification or relevant Level 4 Teaching Assistant certification
- Recent experience in a classroom or school-based setting as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or a Senior Level Teaching Assistant
- Ability to deliver lessons and manage groups independently
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A flexible, proactive, and professional approach to support
- Updated CV and Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Flexible placements based on your availability
- Long-term and short-term roles in supportive school environments
- Personalised support from dedicated recruitment consultants
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff 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.