Job description
Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Colchester
Pay Rate: £100 – £200 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Step Up and Support as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Colchester
GSL Education is currently looking for confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support learning across vibrant schools in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for those ready to take on more responsibility in the classroom and play a key role in supporting pupils and staff.
Your Core Responsibilities Will Include:
• Leading whole-class sessions in the absence of the teacher
• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs across KS1 or KS2
• Delivering targeted intervention sessions and small group work
• Assisting with lesson planning and resource preparation
• Contributing to behaviour support and pastoral care
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• HLTA qualification or relevant school-based experience in a similar role
• Confidence in delivering lessons and managing classrooms
• A proactive and supportive attitude to student learning
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)
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 the Learning Support 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.