Level Teaching Assistant; HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Billingham

£85‑£95 per day.

Start date:

January 2026.

We have several vacancies for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in and around Billingham. The overarching purpose of the role is to work with pupils who have learning difficulties and usually with a statement of Special Educational Needs. The ideal Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will be prepared to go the extra mile to support very special young people. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives.

• Be able to motivate and support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way.
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils of the children under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Be committed to personal learning and development.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK‑employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world‑class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)