Primary Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Rotherham
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary Teaching and Learning Assistants
Reference: HLTA 35
Salary: £95 - 110 per day
Job Published: about 17 hours ago

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Rotherham ‍

Are you an experienced HLTA looking to make a real difference in the classroom?

We’re working with several primary schools across Rotherham that are on the lookout for reliable, passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These schools have strong, structured support systems and are proud of their inclusive, collaborative approach. If you’re confident leading small groups and love helping pupils progress, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Delivering small group interventions across core subjects

  • Supporting class teachers with planning and prep

  • Stepping up to lead learning sessions when required

  • Playing a key role in creating a positive and calm learning environment

  • Helping children stay on track—emotionally and academically

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience as a HLTA in primary settings

  • Solid knowledge of the national curriculum

  • Flexibility to adapt to different classroom styles and routines

  • A strong team player with a ‘can do’ attitude

  • Someone confident with behaviour management and school procedures

✅ You’ll Need to:

  • Show initiative and independence in supporting learning

  • Build brilliant relationships with staff and pupils

  • Follow safeguarding and school policies to the letter

Why Choose Protocol?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella)

  • Free CPD and skills development (boost your toolkit!)

  • ‍ Personalised support from your local consultant (that’s Sophie!)

  • ️ Long-term and flexible options to fit your schedule

This could be the perfect next step in your support career—and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Get in touch with Sophie at sophie.smith@protocol-education.com
Or call 0114 252 1970 to chat through your options

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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