Job description
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Barnsley
Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025 or later
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in pupils’ learning and development?
GSL Education are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Barnsley from September 2025 or later. As an HLTA, this is an exciting opportunity to support both whole class learning and targeted small group interventions, helping pupils reach their full potential.
As an Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering planned lessons to whole classes in the absence of a teacher.
- Supporting teachers in the preparation and delivery of engaging lessons.
- Leading small group activities and providing targeted interventions.
- Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, giving constructive feedback.
- Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents to foster a supportive learning environment.
To be successful as an Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or have equivalent experience.
- Have proven experience working with children across Key Stages.
- Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills.
- Be adaptable, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
- Be able to provide a full, 10-year career history (CV) with any gaps explained.
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.
To apply for the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.