Job description
Seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant in Grimsby!
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £98.94 to £114.84 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about education and ready to take on a more advanced support role in the classroom?
GSL Education are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a dynamic and inclusive school in Grimsby. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives while developing your own professional skills in a supportive environment.
About the Role:
As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver lessons, lead small group interventions, and occasionally cover classes in the teacher’s absence. This is a fantastic opportunity to step up in your career and contribute to a thriving educational setting.
Key Responsibilities of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA):
- Deliver tailored learning activities to individuals and small groups.
- Support teachers in planning, preparing, and assessing lessons.
- Provide classroom cover when required, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom atmosphere.
- Support students with varying needs, adapting strategies to suit different learning styles.
- Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies to support student development.
Requirements of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA):
- Hold HLTA status or equivalent qualification (or be working towards it).
- Demonstrate experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead learning activities independently.
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting students.
To work with us as a HLTA, you will need:
- The right to work in the UK.
- An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through us.
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.
Interested?
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Join us as a HLTA and help shape the future of education in Grimsby!