Job Description:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary Schools

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe and surrounding areas
Salary: £105–£115 per day
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Supply
Contract: Day-to-day, Short-term and Long-term Opportunities
Start Date: Immediate and upcoming opportunities

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Astro Education is recruiting enthusiastic, confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across our partner primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding Staffordshire areas.

We have a variety of opportunities available, from flexible day-to-day supply to longer-term placements, offering competitive daily rates of £105–£115, depending on experience and assignment.

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced HLTAs who are confident delivering lessons, managing whole classes and supporting pupils across the primary age range.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, working closely with class teachers and senior leaders.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons to whole classes during teachers' PPA time, training and short-term absences.

• Providing effective classroom cover across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

• Leading targeted small-group and individual interventions in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics.

• Supporting teachers with the planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning activities.

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.

• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

• Monitoring pupil progress and providing constructive feedback to teaching staff.

• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or have substantial relevant experience undertaking higher-level teaching assistant responsibilities.

• Have previous experience working within a UK primary school.

• Be confident leading whole-class learning and delivering lessons from teachers' planning.

• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum.

• Be able to support children with a range of abilities and additional learning needs.

• Be enthusiastic, reliable, adaptable and passionate about supporting children's education.

• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.

We also welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, Early Career Teachers, Cover Supervisors and individuals with relevant classroom teaching experience who are confident undertaking HLTA responsibilities.

Why Work with Astro Education?

At Astro Education, we understand that finding the right role is about more than simply securing work. It's about finding a school where your skills, experience and enthusiasm are valued.

We offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £105 – £115, depending on experience and assignment.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

• A variety of placements, including day-to-day supply, short-term cover and longer-term opportunities.

• Opportunities across local primary schools, helping you gain valuable experience.

• A dedicated education recruitment team, including consultants with extensive experience of teaching and leading primary schools.

• Ongoing support and guidance throughout your placements.

• Potential opportunities for permanent employment where suitable vacancies arise.

Apply Today!

Whether you're an experienced HLTA looking for a long-term position or someone seeking greater flexibility through supply work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover the opportunities available with Astro Education.

Astro Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information where applicable, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK.