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Date Added: Thu 12/03/2026

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Blandford Forum, UK
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Company: PROSPERO TEACHING

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £125 - £200 per day

Prospero Teaching is excited to be recruiting a confident and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a highly regarded school celebrated for its academic success, creativity, and nurturing ethos. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a positive, forward-thinking team where your contribution will genuinely make a difference.

If you're passionate about supporting children's learning and ready to take your next step in education, we would love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

As an HLTA, you will play a vital role in enhancing teaching and learning across the school. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering engaging and creative learning activities across the curriculum
  • Supporting teachers with differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all pupils
  • Leading targeted small-group interventions to boost progress in core subjects
  • Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs
  • Delivering lesson cover when required, ensuring smooth and effective continuity
  • Supporting behaviour management strategies to create a positive, motivating classroom environment
  • Encouraging pupils to engage, achieve and develop a genuine love of learning

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold an HLTA qualification or equivalent (essential)
  • Bring experience working in a primary school setting, ideally across various year groups
  • Be passionate about children's learning and their holistic development
  • Be proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and within a team
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Contract Details

  • Location: BA22
  • Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  • Type: Long-term supply
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: Until the end of the academic year
  • Hours: 8:20am - 3.15pm
  • Pay: Minimum £125 per day
  • Contract Type: Temporary

What You Need to Apply

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

  • Have the Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
  • Provide two professional references covering the last 2 years
  • Have recent safeguarding training (we can provide this if needed)
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