Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Primary School | Full-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Aspire People are recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support a primary school setting. This role…

Pay rate £92 – £115/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 October 2026

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Primary School | Full-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support a primary school setting.

This role would suit an HLTA-qualified candidate, or someone with an equivalent level of experience and background who is ready to take on additional responsibility within a school.

The Role:

* Supporting teaching and learning across the primary phase
* Leading small-group interventions and learning activities
* Delivering lessons or covering classes when required
* Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
* Working alongside teachers to plan and adapt learning
* Supporting behaviour and positive classroom routines
* Monitoring and assessing pupil progress
* Providing guidance and support to other Teaching Assistants
* Taking responsibility for specific areas of provision where required
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and the wider school team

The Ideal Candidate:

* HLTA qualification or equivalent experience/background
* Strong experience working within a UK primary school
* Confident leading groups and supporting teaching and learning
* Good understanding of the primary curriculum
* Strong behaviour management skills
* Able to work independently and use initiative
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Passionate about supporting pupil progress

Why Work with Aspire People?

* Long-term and permanent opportunities
* Competitive daily rates
* Dedicated consultant support
* Access to a wide network of primary schools
* Opportunities to progress within education
* Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step, or an existing HLTA looking for a new opportunity, apply today.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

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