HLTA, Elementary School, Education ​/ Teaching

Job Title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Provide Education is seeking a proactive, experienced, and supportive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school in Wakefield. This full‑time, ongoing position starts in September 2026. You will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, deliver targeted interventions, lead learning activities, and provide classroom cover when required.

• Competitive daily rate £100–£120 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
• PAYE, paid weekly
• Long‑term stability
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer‑a‑friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

• HLTA status or equivalent experience supporting teaching and learning
• Previous experience working within a primary school setting
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum across EYFS, KS1, and/or KS2
• Experience delivering interventions and supporting pupil progress
• Ability to lead whole‑class learning in the teacher's absence
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Patient, proactive and supportive approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff, support teams and parents/carers
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (required for teaching roles)

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to whole classes when required
• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Lead targeted intervention groups to accelerate pupil progress
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support for pupils with varying needs
• Assist teachers with planning, preparation, assessment and monitoring of pupil progress
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development
• Help create an inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, SENCOs and senior leaders

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Eligible candidates must be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check and provide original copies of their qualifications. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.