HTLA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Okehampton (4-Week Contract)

Are you a confident and experienced educator looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming educational setting in Okehampton for a 4-week fixed-term placement, starting immediately following half term. If you thrive in dynamic environments and excel at maintaining a focused classroom, we want to hear from you!

What we offer

• Competitive Pay: Earn between £100 - £110 per day, paid weekly.
• Work-Life Balance: Consistent school hours (08:30 - 15:30) with no take-home planning required.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from on-site leadership and a collaborative, welcoming school team.
• Duration: A clear 4-week commitment to help you plan your schedule.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be the backbone of the classroom during cover periods, ensuring that learning remains consistent and engaging for all students. Your key tasks include:

• Cover Teaching: Deliver pre-planned lessons across targeted classes with confidence and clarity.
• Behaviour Management: Employ strong strategies to manage dynamic classroom situations, setting clear expectations and ensuring pupils remain on task.
• Support and Collaboration: Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and leadership to support students with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Intervention: Provide targeted intervention groups or 1:1 support when not delivering whole-class cover.
• Consistency: Maintain a positive, focused, and supportive learning environment from day one.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, you should be an assertive practitioner with a passion for education. We are looking for the following:

• HLTA Status: Possession of HLTA status or a relevant Level 4+ childcare/education qualification (or equivalent demonstrative experience in whole-class cover).
• Behavioural Expertise: A proven track record of managing challenging behaviour with composure, firmness, and fairness.
• Clearance: Must hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the DBS Update Service (or be willing to process one immediately prior to start).
• Availability: Full availability for the duration of the 4-week contract (08:30 - 15:30 daily).
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to build rapport with staff and students alike.

Summary

Are you ready to step into this vital role in Okehampton? This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your teaching support skills in a professional and rewarding environment. Email your CV to [email removed] or call [phone removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university