Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Milford

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary Schools

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and surrounding areas

Salary: £111–£115 per day

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Supply

Contract: Day-to-day, Short-term and Long-term Opportunities

Start Date: Immediate and upcoming opportunities

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Astro Education is recruiting enthusiastic, confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across our partner primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding Staffordshire areas.

We have a variety of opportunities available, from flexible day-to-day supply to longer-term placements, offering competitive daily rates of £111–£115, depending on experience and assignment.

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced HLTAs who are confident delivering lessons, managing whole classes and supporting pupils across the primary age range.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, working closely with class teachers and senior leaders.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons to whole classes during teachers' PPA time, training and short-term absences.
• Providing effective classroom cover across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Leading targeted small-group and individual interventions in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics.
• Supporting teachers with the planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing constructive feedback to teaching staff.
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or have substantial relevant experience undertaking higher-level teaching assistant responsibilities.
• Have previous experience working within a UK primary school.
• Be confident leading whole-class learning and delivering lessons from teachers' planning.
• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management skills. xgikmsk
• Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Be able to support children with a range of abilities and additional...