HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. Are you an experienced HLTA ready to take on wider responsibility in a high-performing secondary school? Could you lead interventions, cover classes, and drive progress across key subjects in a supportive setting?

• HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Permanent – Immediate start
• £22,500 - £26,000 annual salary
• ‘Outstanding’ secondary school, Central Birmingham
• Take on responsibilities as a HLTA at this superb school

The Role You’ll provide high-quality HLTA support across departments, delivering planned learning, leading targeted intervention groups, and providing short-term class cover (including PPA and absence). You’ll adapt materials, track pupil progress, and collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning. You’ll model strong behaviour routines and contribute to a consistent, calm classroom climate. The Candidate You’re an organised, confident practitioner who can step up to whole-class delivery when required. You communicate clearly, build effective relationships with pupils and staff, and use data to inform next steps. You’re proactive, reliable, and committed to inclusion and high standards. Requirements Degree or HLTA status (or equivalent) – strong academic background. Communication – Clear, confident classroom and written communication. Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate. Desire to work in education/with children – Commitment to pupil progress and safeguarding. Experience working with children – Prior classroom/cover or intervention experience is desirable but not essential. The School This ‘Outstanding’ secondary in Central Birmingham has excellent behaviour, robust systems, and a collaborative staff culture. You’ll join a well-resourced team with clear frameworks, coaching, and CPD designed to help HLTAs make measurable impact. How to Apply Apply today with your CV to be considered for this HLTA position. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial call and interview; a brief task/lesson cover may be requested. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date. Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted