Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Swindon

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Schools: Mainstream Primary Schools
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate Start
Hours: Flexible, Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: £90-£105 per day
Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your education career? Academics are currently recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support schools across Swindon and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and confident education professional to take on greater responsibility within the classroom, support pupil progress and provide high-quality learning support across different year groups.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities, lead small groups and provide cover for classes when required. You may work across different year groups depending on the needs of the school.

The ideal candidate will be confident managing a classroom, supporting pupils with different learning needs and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities when covering classes

• Provide PPA and teacher release cover where required

• Lead small group and 1:1 interventions

• Support pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs

• Assist teachers with planning, preparation and assessment

• Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment

• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs

Key Requirements

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

• Previous experience working in a UK school setting

• Confidence leading whole-class and small-group activities

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Excellent communication and organisation skills

• A flexible, proactive and positive approach

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

• Right to work in the UK

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

• Access to a wide range of schools across Swindon

• Opportunities for short-term and long-term placements

• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant

• Access to CPD and training opportunities

• Opportunity to develop your education career

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for your next opportunity in Swindon, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a member of the Academics team will be in touch to discuss available opportunities.

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