Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Middlesbrough | From £110 per Day PAYE
Location: Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Yarm and surrounding areasPay: From £110 per day PAYE
Contract: Flexible Supply | Part-Time | Full-Time | PPA Cover | Long-Term Opportunities Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can take the next step in supporting children's learning?
Smile Education is recruiting confident, enthusiastic and dedicated HLTAs to support welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas. We work with schools passionate about delivering high-quality education, supporting individual learning needs and creating positive environments where every pupil can thrive. Whether you're looking for flexible supply work, regular PPA cover or a longer-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Opportunities available:
- PPA cover – delivering pre-planned lessons while teachers undertake planning, preparation and assessment.
- Whole-class support and supervision – leading learning activities across primary year groups.
- Small-group interventions – supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and targeted learning.
- SEN support – adapting activities to meet the needs of children with additional learning needs.
- Flexible supply work – choose the days that suit your availability.
- Long-term placements – providing continuity and supporting positive pupil outcomes.
- Ideally, recognised HLTA status or a relevant UK-recognised Level 4 qualification.
- A minimum UK-recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, with substantial experience undertaking higher-level responsibilities.
- Previous experience working as an HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant in a UK primary school.
- Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons and supervising whole classes.
- A strong understanding of the primary curriculum across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
- Excellent classroom management and positive behaviour support skills.
- Experience supporting pupils with varying learning needs.
- Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
- A proactive, adaptable approach and a genuine passion for children's education.
- Competitive PAYE rates starting from £110 per day.
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle and availability.
- Access to a variety of welcoming primary schools across Middlesbrough and Teesside.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant who understands your experience and career aspirations.
- Opportunities for regular PPA cover, whole-class support and longer-term placements.
- Ongoing support throughout registration and assignments.
- £200 teacher referral bonus and £100 support staff referral bonus when your referral completes 10 qualifying working days.
- Relevant UK-recognised Teaching Assistant qualification, ideally Level 4 or recognised HLTA status.
- Proven experience supporting teaching and learning in a UK primary school.
- Confidence supervising whole classes and delivering learning activities under the direction of a qualified teacher.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced child workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS.
- Satisfactory professional references and completion of safeguarding checks.
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