Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Stoke-on-Trent

Full-Time | Long-Term Position | September 2026 Start

Salary: £500–£560 per week (£100–£115 per day)

Ready to take the next step in your education career?

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant or education professional looking for your next opportunity in Stoke-on-Trent?

A welcoming and supportive school in Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 5LD) is looking for a confident, capable and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional who is confident supporting pupils, delivering learning activities and taking on additional classroom responsibilities.

As an HLTA, you will play an important role within the school, working closely with teachers and senior leaders to support pupils' academic progress, behaviour, engagement and wider development.

A university degree would be advantageous, but is not essential. The most important thing is that you have relevant school-based experience, confidence and the skills required to make a positive contribution from day one.

What Does the Role Offer?

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive school
• £500–£560 per week
• The opportunity to take on greater responsibility within the classroom
• Support from experienced teachers and school leaders
• Opportunities to lead learning activities and targeted interventions
• Experience supporting pupils across a range of curriculum areas
• Opportunities to support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Further development of your teaching, behaviour management and leadership skills
• Potential opportunities for future progression within education
• A supportive and collaborative school environment
• Convenient Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 5LD) location

Your Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will take an active role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

Depending on the needs of the school, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers with the planning and delivery of lessons
• Leading whole-class, small-group and 1:1 learning activities
• Delivering targeted interventions to support pupil progress
• Taking responsibility for specific learning activities and sessions
• Supporting pupils across different areas of the curriculum
• Providing additional support to pupils with SEND
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Managing behaviour confidently, fairly and consistently
• Encouraging pupils to become more independent and engaged in their learning
• Supporting classroom organisation and preparation
• Assisting teachers with assessment and monitoring pupil progress
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Providing teachers with feedback on pupil engagement and progress
• Helping maintain high standards of behaviour, achievement and classroom expectations

This role will suit someone who is confident, proactive and able to take initiative, while adapting quickly to the changing needs of a busy school environment.

What We're Looking For

This is not an entry-level or graduate position. We are looking for someone who already understands the demands of working in a school and is ready to step into a more senior support role. Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA, Learning Support Assistant or similar
• Strong experience working with children or young people within an educational setting
• Confidence leading learning activities independently
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND would be advantageous
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
• Confidence taking initiative and accepting additional responsibility
• A professional, reliable and positive attitude
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing
• A university degree would be advantageous but is not essential
• The right to work in the UK on a full-time basis

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate that they are able to take ownership, lead activities and provide high-quality support to pupils.

Take the Next Step in Your Education Career

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or education professional ready to take on greater responsibility, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive school environment.

Whether you're already working as an HLTA or you're an experienced TA looking to progress into a higher-level role, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, take greater responsibility for pupil learning and continue developing your skills within a professional school setting. Apply Today

Apply today for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant position in Stoke-on-Trent, starting September 2026.

Alternatively, contact Marvin at KPI Education on 0161 694 9757 for more information.

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 5LD)

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