Job Description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Provide Education is seeking a proactive, experienced, and supportive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school in Wakefield, supporting pupils across the school and contributing to high-quality teaching and learning.

This is a full-time, ongoing position, to start in September 2026. You would be working closely with teachers and senior leaders to support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2). The successful candidate will deliver targeted interventions, lead learning activities, and provide classroom cover when required.

The school has a strong focus on inclusive learning and pupil development, with a supportive staff team and a positive learning environment, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in their career.

HLTA Benefits

• Competitive daily rate (£100 – £120 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications)

• PAYE paid weekly

• Long-term stability

• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

HLTA Role Requirements

• HLTA status or equivalent experience supporting teaching and learning

• Previous experience working within a primary school setting

• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum across EYFS, KS1, and/or KS2

• Experience delivering interventions and supporting pupil progress

• Ability to lead whole-class learning in the teacher's absence

• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

• A patient, proactive, and supportive approach

• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff, support teams, and parents/carers

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

The Successful HLTA Will:

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to whole classes when required

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2

• Lead targeted intervention groups to accelerate pupil progress

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with varying needs

• Assist teachers with planning, preparation, assessment, and monitoring pupil progress

• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development

• Help create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, SENCOs, and senior leaders

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Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent