Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Advertised by Prospero Teaching

Location
Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
Salary
£90 - £110 a day Depending on experience
Job type
Contract
Sector
Education
Posted
30 September 2026
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Job description



Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Clacton-on-Sea - ASAP Start

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

The school is looking for a confident and committed practitioner with strong behaviour management skills, experience supporting pupils across the primary age range, and the ability to lead learning activities and cover lessons when required.



📌 CONTRACT DETAILS

  • Location - Clacton-on-Sea
  • Position - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
  • Type of work - Classroom support, interventions, and lesson cover
  • Start date - ASAP
  • Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
  • Full time/part-time - Full time
  • Rate of pay - £100-£120 per day (depending on experience)
  • Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm


📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience working within a UK primary school
  • HLTA qualification or equivalent experience desirable
  • Experience delivering interventions and covering lessons
  • Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
  • Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)


✔️ TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
  • Provide two professional child-related references


💼 OTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.



🎓 WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU

  • Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
  • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate

Reference 225665959

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