Higher Learning Teaching Assistant
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting children with taking the next step in your education career? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a skilled and committed HLTA to support pupils and staff in a welcoming school in Exmouth.
This rewarding role involves working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality learning, leading small group interventions, and providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs. It is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants ready to progress into a Higher Level Teaching Assistant position.
Role: HLTA
Location: Exmouth
Pay Rate: £1,900–£2,200 per month (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
As a HLTA, you will:
• Support the planning and delivery of lessons across the classroom
• Lead small group interventions and, where appropriate, cover whole-class teaching
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs
• Adapt learning activities to meet a range of needs and abilities
• Promote independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCo, and support staff
• Contribute to assessment, tracking, and pupil progress
We’re Looking For:
• HLTA status or significant experience as a Teaching Assistant
• A confident and proactive approach to supporting learning
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils’ development and achievement
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:
• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday – no umbrella deductions
• Flexible short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
• Free CPD in SEND, behaviour management, and safeguarding
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• £50 referral bonus for recommending educators
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Clear pathways into permanent HLTA or teaching roles
• Competitive pay rates
• MyTP Work App to manage bookings and availability with ease
Ready to make a difference? Apply now or send your CV to:
or call (phone number removed)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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- Location:
- Exmouth
- Salary:
- £1,900 - £2,200 /month
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education