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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Opportunities
Job Details
- Location: Primary schools across BANES
- Pay Rate: £110–£130 per day
- Start Date: September 2026
- Partners: Connex Education (working alongside Bath & Wells Multi-Academy Trust)
About the Role
Connex Education seeks skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) with experience in supporting EYFS, KS1, and KS2 across high-quality primary schools within the Bath & North East Somerset (BANES) area.
The successful candidate will work within a well-regarded Multi-Academy Trust renowned for its inclusive practice, strong community ties, and commitment to excellence. This role offers ownership in delivering targeted interventions, taking over lessons when required, and reinforcing classroom support with tried-and-tested pedagogy.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Working effectively across early years, key stage 1, and key stage 2
- Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group teaching interventions
- Enhancing whole-class delivery while ensuring personalised learning
- Assisting in implementing EHCP plans and differentiated curricula
- Maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive environment
- Adapting successfully to diverse school settings and age groups
Responsibilities
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Tdiehighlight Shaping Learning
- Reinforce clear planning and delivery while supporting teachers
- Execute planned lessons when requested
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Targeted Interventions & Support
- Lead small-group teaching focused on literacy, numeracy, and emotional development
- Conduct 1:1 support sessions aligned with intervention strategies
- Tailor learning plans for pupils with additional needs
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Classroom Management & Collaborative Work
- Maintain behavioural consistency and ensure a supportive atmosphere
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and broader support staff
- Assist in tracking progress, safeguarding protocols, and inclusivity
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- SEND & Inclusivity
- Uphold expertise or willingness to support pupils with special educational needs including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Adapt to varying learning needs while maintaining inclusivity
- Uphold expertise or willingness to support pupils with special educational needs including:
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
-HLTA qualification or equivalent experience and responsibilities
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Demonstrated knowledge of the UK primary curriculum (NFLS/NCFE) and required gendered suggest primary-focused EYFS, KS1 and KS2
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Engaging classroom experience comprising: observation-teaching practice, lesson delivery, and intervention facilitation
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Age-appropriate behaviour management skills
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Safeguarding-level additional duties training (including safeguard training)
Desirable Skills
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Completed or progressing towards a Level 2 SEND qualification (advance knowledge of teaching pupils with special educational needs)
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Established working relationship with ASD, ADHD, SENH support teams
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Proven adaptability to dynamic school environments
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Proactive collaborative attitude to learning development
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Holds or willing to obtain DBS certificate ( lzeul’enfantr for Assessments)
What Connex Education Offers
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive daily pay of £110–£130 per day
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Structured PAYE payment via weekly salary alignment
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Free exclusive access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit — Easy to access with 24+ professional development (CPD) courses, linking to discrete needs, lesson activities and behaviour techniques.
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Learning, Development & Wellbeing
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Funded qualifications path, including:
- Level 2 SEND for general teaching assistants
- Level 3 Teaching & Learning
- Level 4 HLTA (Professional Teaching Assistant to HLTA)
- Level 5 TEFL (undrining spoken language skills set) —
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TA to Tutor career pathway aligned with future roles
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Personalised wellbeing support programme
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Routine classroom best-practice refresher training sessions for contracted staff
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Flexible availability to tailor workarounds with individual preferences such as shifts and school terms
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Dedicated account management and specialised consultancy
Why Join Us
Empower your professional development within the confines of trusted environments. Contribute to high-quality Pupil Premium and EYFS outcomes while expanding your skills within a dynamic and inclusive trust partnership.
Equal Opportunities
Job Type: Sessional (per day) Deadline: Opens rolling basis now How To Apply: Get in contact with the recruitment team.
Connex Education Partnership adheres to strict equity and diversity principles:
“Offering opportunities to each individual irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, race, religion or incapacity.”
Appointment process mandates enhanced DBS checks, qualifications and background-sensitive references.
To apply, call our team at +0117 486 5001 or contact us via email.
Safeguarding Commitment
All roles follow UK Safer recruitment standards. We align with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024,’ Professions and Safeguarding standards HCPC.
Let’s build a safer, professional foundation for young learners.
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