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Teaching Assistant (Contract)

14 September by TeacherActive : North : Yorkshire : Leeds: EY

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -Yorkshire and the Humber -West Yorkshire -Leeds
Salary:
£90 - £120/day

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Leeds – LS16, LS27 & surrounding areas
Start Date: September / ASAP
Salary: £90 – £120 per day
Contract: Flexible Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA looking for flexible work across Leeds?

Are you confident covering classes, delivering pre-planned lessons and supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2?

Would you like the flexibility to choose when and where you work while gaining experience across a range of supportive primary schools?

TeacherActive is working with a number of primary schools across Leeds, including LS16, LS27 and surrounding areas, who are looking for confident and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistants for September.

We have opportunities available to suit your circumstances, whether you're looking for 1–2 days per week, regular day-to-day supply or a longer-term HLTA position.

The role may include:

  • Providing whole-class cover across KS1 and KS2

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities

  • Providing PPA and teacher absence cover

  • Leading small-group interventions

  • Supporting pupils with additional learning needs

  • Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining established routines

  • Working closely with teachers and senior leadership teams

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have:

  • HLTA qualification or strong relevant classroom experience

  • Previous experience within a UK primary school

  • Confidence leading a class and delivering planned work

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

  • Experience across KS1 and/or KS2

  • A good understanding of safeguarding

  • A flexible, positive and reliable approach

Why work with TeacherActive?

  • Flexible work built around your availability

  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities

  • Competitive rates of £90 – £120 per day

  • Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

  • Opportunities across a variety of Leeds primary schools

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning the correct TAX and National Insurance deductions are made with no admin charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

Interested?

If you're a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, HLTA, experienced Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity in a Leeds primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Click APPLY NOW or contact Jack directly:

Email: jack.richards@teacheractive.com
Call: 0113 331 4945

Apply today to discuss the Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunities available across Leeds this September.

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