Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

At Zest Education, we specialize in connecting passionate education staff with fantastic local primary and secondary schools across Solihull and the West Midlands. We work closely with our candidate community to find positions that perfectly match your skills, availability, and career goals – with dedicated, local support every step of the way.

The Role

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work with our partner schools in Solihull.

This is a versatile role ideal for an established HLTA, an experienced Teaching Assistant stepping up, or an Unqualified/Cover Teacher looking for regular, local classroom work. You will cover whole-class teaching for PPA time, step in for short-term teacher absences, and deliver targeted interventions for small groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class lessons pre-set by class teachers across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.

• Provide effective cover for class teachers during PPA, training, or short-term absences.

• Deliver small-group literacy, numeracy, and intervention sessions tailored to individual learning needs.

• Maintain positive behaviour management in line with school policies.

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to encourage active participation.

• Provide feedback to class teachers and senior leadership on pupil progress.

Requirements

• HLTA Status or relevant Level 4 qualification (experienced TAs, cover supervisors, or overseas qualified teachers are also encouraged to apply).

• Proven experience supporting teaching and learning in UK primary or secondary schools.

• Strong classroom control and behavior management skills.

• Flexibility to work across different key stages and school environments.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through Zest Education).

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Mia at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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