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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Opportunities
Location
BANES
Pay
£110 - £130 per day
Start Date
September 2026
Connex Education is seeking skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across a range of primary schools across BANES, having partnered with Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust from September 2026.
We are working exclusively with a large and highly regarded Multi-Academy Trust that operates across the South West. The Trust is well known for its inclusive approach, strong community connections and commitment to delivering high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing and development of both pupils and staff.
We are looking for confident and experienced HLTAs who can support learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. This role involves taking an active lead in classroom support, delivering interventions and, where required, covering planned lessons.
The Role
- Support and enhance teaching and learning across primary classrooms
- Deliver planned lessons and learning activities when required
- Lead targeted small group and 1:1 interventions
- Support pupils within whole-class learning environments
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
- Assist in implementing EHCP targets and tailored learning plans
- Contribute to a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
- Adapt effectively across different school settings and year groups
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What We're Looking For
- HLTA qualification or substantial experience working at HLTA level
- Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
- Experience within UK primary school settings
- Confident behaviour management and classroom support skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- A flexible, proactive and reliable approach
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
- Experience supporting SEND (including ASD, ADHD, SPD, SEMH, SLCN) is highly desirable
What Connex Education Offers
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit with 24+ CPD courses
- Funded qualifications including:
- Career progression opportunities via our TA to Tutor pathway
- Wellbeing support programme and refresher training for modern classroom practice
- Flexible roles to suit your availability and career goals
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Connex Education consultant
- Level 2 SEND
- Level 3 Teaching & Learning
- Level 4 HLTA
- Level 5 TEFL
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If you are an experienced HLTA or a skilled Teaching Assistant ready to step up, we would be keen to hear from you.
Contact the team on 0117 486 5001 or email for more information.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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