HLTA

Flourish Education is currently recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work in a three-form-entry primary school based in Wolverhampton.

Our client is looking for a confident and experienced HLTA to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing support across the school and covering classes when required.

The role will involve working closely with class teachers and the wider school team to ensure pupils receive high-quality support and engaging learning opportunities. You will be expected to confidently lead lessons, support pupil progress and adapt your approach to meet the needs of different year groups.

The position will start as soon as possible and continue until April 2027. The school is looking for someone to work on a part-time basis and can be flexible with working days.

The Role

As an HLTA, you will be expected to:

• Work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting different year groups as required.
• Deliver engaging and creative lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Work alongside class teachers and Teaching Assistants to support pupils’ learning and development.
• Effectively manage pupil behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with their learning through whole-class, small-group and 1:1 activities.
• Follow lesson plans and school policies effectively.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff across the school.
• Provide consistent support to pupils and contribute to their progress.
• Adapt teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of different pupils and year groups.

Required Skills and Experience

To be considered for this HLTA role, you must:

• Hold a relevant HLTA qualification or have equivalent experience.
• Have experience working across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2.
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be confident leading a class independently.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience working in a primary school setting.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service, or have a DBS certificate that was issued within the last 12 months.
• Be able to provide a minimum of two strong references.

Working for Flourish Education

As an HLTA with Flourish Education, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

• £120 per day, dependent on experience.
• Pension contributions.
• Holiday pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their daily rate into their holiday pay pot.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering relevant legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Regular contact and support throughout the registration process and while you are working.
• A dedicated consultant who will take the time to get to know you and support you throughout your placement.
• Free ongoing CPD opportunities to support your professional development.

Location

The school is based in Wolverhampton and is a welcoming three-form-entry primary school.

The school has good transport links from surrounding areas, including Himley, Kingswinford and Lower Penn.

If you are an experienced and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a varied role working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, with the potential for a longer-term opportunity, please apply now or contact Hannah at Flourish Education for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency