High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Mainstream Secondary School | Coventry

Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Immediate or September Start
Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA looking to take the next step in your career within a thriving mainstream secondary school?

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, skilled practitioner who is passionate about helping young people succeed academically, socially, and emotionally while taking on a more advanced and rewarding classroom role.

This welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Coventry is committed to delivering high-quality education for all students. With a strong focus on achievement, wellbeing, and personal development, the school provides a supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding position where you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, helping students overcome barriers to learning while promoting confidence, engagement, and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support high-quality learning activities across a range of secondary subjects.
• Lead targeted small-group interventions to raise attainment in literacy, numeracy, and core curriculum areas.
• Provide tailored 1:1 support for students requiring additional academic or pastoral support.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt learning resources and ensure lessons are accessible for all learners.
• Support positive behaviour management and help maintain an engaging and productive classroom environment.
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and the delivery of learning activities.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers to support effective assessment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, promoting inclusion, high expectations, and positive relationships.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for outstanding candidates who:

• Have substantial experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school setting (essential).
• Ideally hold HLTA status or have significant senior Teaching Assistant experience.
• Have a strong understanding of the secondary curriculum and effective classroom support strategies.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills.
• Are confident leading small-group interventions and supporting whole-class learning.
• Show initiative, resilience, and a proactive approach to supporting students.
• Are committed to making a positive impact on student outcomes and progressing their career within education.

What the School Offers

• Competitive salary of £24,000 – £28,000, depending on experience.
• A welcoming and supportive senior leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the academic progress and wellbeing of young people.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within the school.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA ready to take the next step in your career within a supportive mainstream secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to KPI Education today to be considered for this exciting HLTA opportunity in Coventry.

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