Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

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Pay rate £115 – £130/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 16 September 2026

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Are you an individual who is looking for a healthy work/life balance? Are you seeking ultimate flexibility at work? Pick and choose the days and location you would like to work. Register with our agency, Academics, and we will do our utmost best to find you your dream role.

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are currently seeking a number of dedicated and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistants to work in our schools that are based across Birmingham and surrounding areas. The chosen candidates will have the opportunity to cover day to day supply, short-term bookings and long-term roles.

The successful HLTA must be able to cover classes and small groups in EYFS, KS1, and KS2. You will ideally have the necessary qualifications and experience to teach an entire class as well as several year groups in a primary school. Assisting SEN pupils is also a crucial part of the role, this means you will also be expected to support small groups and 1-to-1s when needed.

Qualifications that we will consider for this role:

Teaching Assistant related (Level 2+)
University graduates (with relevant degree)
Childcare related (Level 2+)
Health and social care related (Ideally will need either school experience or basic knowledge on the relevant curriculum)HLTA Requirements:

Experience in teaching in a classroom setting
Enhanced DBS (must be on the update service)
Eligible to work in the UK
Willingness to complete relevant training continually when neededIf this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role interests you, please do not hesitate to contact our Birmingham branch on (phone number removed) or alternatively apply through this advert.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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