Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Braintree, Essex
Full-Time | Primary School | 9:00am–6:00pm or 11:00am–6:00pm | Classroom Cover & Wraparound Care
Gold Education Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within a welcoming primary school in Braintree, Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and dedicated HLTA who enjoys supporting children's learning, delivering lessons and contributing to the wider school community.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing classroom support, covering lessons when required and assisting with the school's wraparound care provision.
Working Hours
The school can offer either of the following working patterns:
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9:00am–6:00pm, including wraparound care
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11:00am–6:00pm, including wraparound care
The Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
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Delivering pre-planned lessons and providing classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
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Supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range.
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Leading small group interventions and providing additional support to individual pupils.
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Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
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Working closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils' progress and development.
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Supporting children during the school's after-school wraparound care provision.
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Helping to organise and supervise engaging, age-appropriate activities.
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Ensuring pupils are safe, happy and appropriately supported throughout the school day.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
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Holds an HLTA qualification or has substantial experience working at HLTA level.
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Has previous experience working within a UK primary school.
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Is confident delivering pre-planned lessons and managing a classroom independently.
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Has a good understanding of the primary curriculum, including Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
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Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
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Is organised, reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic.
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Is happy to support both classroom teaching and wraparound care.
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Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
Why Work with Gold Education Recruitment?
Gold Education Recruitment is an established education recruitment agency supporting primary and secondary schools across Essex.
We pride ourselves on offering a personal, honest and supportive recruitment service, taking the time to understand our candidates and find opportunities that suit their experience and availability.
When you register with Gold Education Recruitment, you can benefit from:
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Competitive rates of pay.
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Weekly PAYE payments with no umbrella companies.
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A dedicated and experienced education recruitment consultant.
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Opportunities for ongoing, long-term and permanent work.
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A straightforward and supportive registration process.
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Access to opportunities with primary schools throughout Braintree and the surrounding areas.
Gold Education Recruitment is proud to hold REC Audited status and Cyber Essentials certification, reflecting our commitment to high standards of recruitment, safeguarding and compliance.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for an HLTA job in Braintree, a primary school classroom cover role or a position combining teaching support with after-school wraparound care, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Gold Education Recruitment today to discuss this opportunity.
Gold Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
