Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas
• Start date: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Are you an experienced HLTA ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the confidence and capability to lead learning, support teachers, and make a meaningful impact across the classroom?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking primary and secondary schools to recruit skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). This role offers the opportunity to take on additional responsibility, including leading lessons, supporting whole‑class learning, and working closely with teaching staff to raise attainment and engagement.

About the Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher
• Support the planning and delivery of engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and close attainment gaps
• Provide specialist support for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN/SEND)
• Assist with assessment, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress
• Promote positive behaviour, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing at all times
• Collaborate with teachers and senior leaders to support whole-school priorities

What We’re Looking For

• HLTA status or significant experience in a similar role
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (or willingness to obtain)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Proven experience supporting teaching and learning within UK schools
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Confidence delivering lessons and leading whole‑class activities

Desirable

• Experience across multiple key stages (KS1–KS4)
• Experience supporting pupils with ALN/SEND
• A proactive, flexible, and reflective approach to supporting learning

Appointment Criteria

• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

Candidate Commitment & Benefits

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

Not Suitable For Applicants

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK school-based experience in a Teaching Assistant or HLTA capacity

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