HLTA, Elementary School, Education ​/ Teaching

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Join Our Inclusive and Supportive Team!

Location:

Wakefield

Hours:

Full-time (term time only)
Salary: £90 – 130

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) passionate about making a difference in children's lives? We’re looking for a dedicated HLTA to join our dynamic team and support our mission to provide every student with the tools and confidence to succeed.

As a HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You’ll be confident in delivering pre-prepared lessons, leading small group interventions, and working alongside teachers to raise achievement and improve outcomes for all pupils.

• Lead whole‑class sessions in the absence of the teacher
• Support pupils with a range of abilities, including those with SEN and EAL needs
• Deliver targeted interventions to boost literacy, numeracy, and social skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to plan and assess learning
• Provide high-quality pastoral support and help manage classroom behaviour

• HLTA status (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience working across KS1/KS2/KS3/KS4 (tailor as appropriate)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and strong behaviour management strategies
• Passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

• A warm and welcoming school community
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Supportive leadership and team‑focused environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference every day

For more information contact me at chloe.b or call us on

Join us in inspiring the next generation—apply now and be part of something special!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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