Higher Learning Teaching Assistant
Protocol Education is working with welcoming primary schools in Paulton, Radstock and Clutton that are looking for a dedicated and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their teams as soon as possible.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and thrives on supporting children both academically and emotionally. You'll play a key part in the day-to-day life of the school, from leading learning activities and interventions to providing classroom cover and helping pupils build confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Whether you're supporting small groups, delivering planned lessons, or helping children overcome barriers to learning, you'll make a genuine difference every single day.
Location: Paulton, Radstock & Clutton
Pay: £95 - £110 per day, paid weekly
Why Join Protocol Education?
We know that great support staff are at the heart of successful schools, which is why we're committed to supporting you too.
✨ Flexible working options
✨ Weekly PAYE pay
✨ Long-term and permanent opportunities available
✨ Dedicated consultants who understand the education sector
✨ Opportunities to gain experience across fantastic local primary schools
✨ Access to training and professional development
✨ Easy-to-use online booking and timesheet system
✨ £250 referral bonus when you recommend a friend
The Role
As an HLTA, you could be:
Delivering planned lessons and classroom cover
Leading intervention groups to support pupil progress
Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs
Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience
✏️ Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences
Providing targeted support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
We'd Love to Hear From You If You...
✔️ Hold an HLTA qualification or have significant experience working at HLTA level
✔️ Have experience supporting children within a primary school setting
✔️ Are confident leading learning and covering classes when required
✔️ Have strong behaviour management and communication skills
✔️ Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff
✔️ Are adaptable, proactive and passionate about education
✔️ Have a nurturing and positive approach to supporting children
What We Need to Clear You
To meet safeguarding requirements, we'll need:
✅ Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
✅ Two proofs of address
✅ A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
✅ References covering the previous two years, including childcare references where applicable
✅ An overseas police check if you've lived abroad for three months or more in the past five years
Apply Today
If you're an enthusiastic HLTA looking to start a rewarding new role in a supportive primary school environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Protocol Education and help pupils in Paulton, Radstock and Clutton thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
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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