Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Darlington | Flexible, Long-term and Permanent Opportunities

You're the calm in the classroom, the extra pair of hands teachers rely on, and the person who helps pupils believe in themselves. Sound like you?

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant (level 4 or higher) ready for the next step, or you're already a qualified HLTA looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

We're working with a range of welcoming primary, secondary and SEND schools in Darlington and surrounding areas that are looking for confident, caring Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support learning and make a real difference every day.

What you'll be doing

No two days are ever the same, but you can expect to:

• Lead planned lessons when the class teacher is away
• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging, creative learning
• Help children with a range of learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Monitor progress and share feedback with teaching staff
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom where every pupil feels supported
• Follow safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe learning environment

We're looking for someone who:

• Has HLTA status or significant experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Feels confident leading whole-class learning when needed
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• Is organised, adaptable and happy to muck in wherever needed
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team
• Wants to help children grow in confidence and achieve their best

This role could be perfect if you're:

• A qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• An experienced Teaching Assistant ready to progress
• A Learning Support Assistant looking for more responsibility
• An aspiring teacher wanting valuable classroom leadership experience
• Looking for flexible, long-term or permanent work that fits around you

Why work with Protocol Education?

We know that great support staff deserve great support too. That's why you'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who gets to know you and the schools that suit you
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provision settings
• Streamlined registration and local work
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• A referral scheme where you can earn rewards for recommending friends
• FREE Thrive training, helping you develop the skills to better support pupils' emotional wellbeing while making your CV even stronger

Ready for your next step?

If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and every day brings the chance to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's find a school where you'll feel right at home.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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