Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Title : Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location : York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type : Temporary, Supply, Part-Time
Start Date : September 2026
Salary Scale : £149 Per Day

Are you an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across a primary setting?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within a welcoming and high-achieving primary school in York. We are looking for a confident, dedicated, and proactive education professional who is passionate about supporting pupils' academic, social, and personal development while working collaboratively with teaching staff.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Role:

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will work as part of a supportive team, providing high-quality classroom support, delivering planned learning activities, and leading lessons when required. We are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can confidently support pupils of varying abilities, promote positive learning behaviours, and contribute to an engaging and inclusive educational environment.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher when required
• Provide targeted one-to-one and small group interventions to support pupil progress
• Assist teachers with lesson planning, classroom organisation, and the preparation of learning resources
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs, promoting inclusion and independence
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the wider school team to support positive pupil outcomes

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• HLTA status or a relevant Level 4 qualification, or significant experience in a similar role
• Previous experience supporting teaching and learning within a primary school setting
• Strong communication, organisational, and classroom management skills
• Confidence in leading whole-class learning and delivering targeted interventions
• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting pupils and colleagues
• An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply

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