Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Southend

Location: Southend
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Daily Rate: £90 - £105
Referral Bonus: £50 for successful referrals

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a passionate and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Southend. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional looking to take the next step in their career and make a real difference to students' learning journeys.

About the Role

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting pupils across the curriculum and leading lessons in the teacher's absence. You will deliver targeted interventions, support individual learners, and contribute to planning and assessment within the classroom.

This position is ideal for a confident, flexible practitioner who is committed to supporting pupils' academic and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver learning activities to individuals and small groups

Lead whole-class teaching when required

Assist with lesson planning, classroom organisation, and resource preparation

Support pupils with SEND and SEMH to access the curriculum

Contribute to tracking and assessing pupil progress

Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA in a school setting

Strong understanding of the national curriculum

Experience supporting pupils with SEND (particularly SEMH) is highly desirable

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

HLTA status or relevant qualifications/training in safeguarding, child development, or first aid are advantageous

What Protocol Education Offers

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly through PAYE

Access to over 250 accredited CPD courses

A £50 bonus for every successful referral

Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant

Opportunities to develop and progress your career in education

If you're ready to take on more responsibility and contribute meaningfully to a school community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Protocol Education and begin your next rewarding chapter in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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