Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Contract
Reference: HLTAWFD45
Salary: £110 - £130/day
Job Published: 02 June 2025

⭐ HLTA Opportunity – Wakefield

Pay: £110–£130 per day (PAYE)
Start: As soon as you're ready

Looking for a role where your ideas matter and your experience is genuinely valued?

We’re working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in the Leeds area that’s looking for a fantastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team. If you’re confident leading class activities, love supporting learning, and want to work in a setting where no two days are the same—you’re in the right place.


What you’ll be doing:

🎯 Leading class sessions and stepping in when teachers are away
🧠 Delivering creative interventions to boost literacy, numeracy, and social skills
🀝 Supporting pupils with additional needs—helping every child shine
🧑 Building brilliant relationships with teachers, support staff, and families
πŸ“š Taking ownership of your role and helping shape a positive classroom vibe


What’s in it for you:

βœ”οΈ A school that truly values HLTAs—you’ll be part of the heart, not the sidelines
βœ”οΈ Free CPD and training to help you keep growing
βœ”οΈ Friendly, supportive consultants who always have your back
βœ”οΈ A team that listens, encourages, and shares ideas


We’re looking for someone who:

βœ… Has HLTA status or an equivalent qualification
βœ… Brings strong classroom confidence and behaviour management skills
βœ… Is proactive, positive, and ready to jump in
βœ… Enjoys both teamwork and taking the lead
βœ… Communicates clearly and passionately supports children’s progress


Sound like a bit of you?

πŸ“© Send your CV to alice.huddleston@protocol-education.com
πŸ“ž Or call us on 020 233 7020 for a chat about the role


πŸ’‘P.S. If you're not already Thrive trained, we’ll get you booked onto our free course. It’s a fantastic tool for supporting emotional wellbeing—and schools love it.


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