HLTA - ST5

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Keele
Location: Newcastle Under Lyme and surrounding areas
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Pay Rate: £87 - £100 per day (depending on bookings)
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking to make a difference in alternative provision and SEMH settings? Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, is seeking dedicated individuals to work within Staffordshire schools, providing vital support to pupils with additional needs.

Why Join Us?

At Teaching Personnel, we work closely with schools that focus on inclusive education, valuing personal development and pupil welfare above all. This role offers:

• Opportunities to work in alternative provision settings outside of mainstream education.
• A values-driven environment, dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.
• Ongoing training and development to advance your career.
• Career progression pathways, with opportunities to transition into specialist and leadership roles.
• A supportive network within our partnership schools across Staffordshire.

About the Role:

As an HLTA, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and group support, working closely with teachers to assist learning.
• Help students develop their social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Deliver structured interventions and contribute to lesson planning.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a school setting.
• A strong passion for supporting students with SEMH and additional needs.
• The ability to inspire and motivate pupils in alternative learning environments.
• Flexibility to adapt to different school settings across Staffordshire.
• UK-based applicants only.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive daily rates between £87 - £100, based on bookings and experience.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Ongoing CPD training and career growth opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant, ensuring you find the right fit.

Safeguarding Commitment:

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must complete:

• Enhanced DBS check (on the update service or willing to apply).
• Right to work verification.
• Professional references covering the last two years.
• Online and social media screening.

You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply Today:

If you're ready to take the next step in your HLTA career, apply now by submitting your CV or contacting Teaching Personnel for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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