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Teaching Assistant (Contract)

15 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 & surrounding areas
Start Date: September / ASAP
Salary: £90 – £120 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leeds?

Are you confident stepping into the classroom, delivering planned learning and providing PPA cover?

Do you want flexible work that allows you to choose the days that suit your availability?

TeacherActive is recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants across Leeds and surrounding areas to work within a range of supportive primary schools.

Whether you're looking for occasional supply work, regular weekly bookings or a longer-term position, we have opportunities available across KS1 and KS2.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you may be responsible for:

  • Providing whole-class cover

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons

  • Providing PPA and teacher absence cover

  • Leading intervention groups

  • Supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2

  • Supporting pupils with SEND

  • Maintaining positive classroom behaviour

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have:

  • HLTA qualification or relevant equivalent experience

  • Experience working within UK primary schools

  • Confidence leading whole-class learning

  • Strong behaviour management skills

  • Experience across KS1 and/or KS2

  • Good safeguarding knowledge

  • A positive and adaptable approach

In return, you can expect:

  • Flexible work to suit your availability

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

  • Market-leading rates of pay

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

  • CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression

  • 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 coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you're a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant looking for work across Leeds, click APPLY NOW today.

Email: jack.richards@teacheractive.com
Contact Number: 0113 331 4945

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