Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Taunton

Pay: Starting at £100 per day

anzuk education is recruiting a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Primary Schools near Taunton!

We are currently looking for experienced Teaching Assistants who are ready to take on additional responsibilities, including covering classes and assisting with planning and teaching lessons. If you possess the skills and enthusiasm for this higher-level role, we invite you to join our team. Your expertise and dedication can make a significant impact, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities of a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant:

Deliver pre-planned lessons to pupils across Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) in the absence of the teacher

Assisting pupils in their learning and helping prepare the classroom

Coordinating group activities with various groups of pupils

Working in accordance with the school's policies

Providing frequent feedback to both parents and other members of staff Requirements of a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): 

Demonstrated minimum of six months of hands-on experience working with children in an educational setting

Hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of safeguarding

Legal entitlement to work in the United Kingdom, with appropriate documentation

Demonstrate proficient communication and interpersonal skills, highlighting the skill to engage with students of varied learning needs

Display patience, empathy, and a genuine dedication to supporting children, especially those with SEN and SEMH requirements

Capable of collaborating effectively within a team, cultivating an inclusive learning environment Please note: Possession of a Level 4 Teaching Assistant Qualification or a Degree-level qualification in a relevant field is desirable. 

Benefits of being a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with anzuk education: 

Complete flexibility to choose where you want to go and which schools you want to work in 

You choose which days you work and are in control of your diary

No planning or marking – you can leave when the school day ends and not think about school again that day

Competitive pay rates

PAYE or Umbrella companies offered

International teaching opportunities (Australia and New Zealand)

Share this job with a friend or colleague and receive £100 as a thank you once they have worked for 10 days, or successfully obtained a permanent post, through us  

How to apply to be a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA):

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking the Apply button now.

Or if you're looking for other teaching jobs in Somerset, please email your CV to sophie.b or for further information please contact (phone number removed).

anzuk is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone