Higher level teaching assistant
Smile Education Recruitment
Location: Worcester - WR2
Hours: full time
Start Date: September 2026
Setting: Primary School
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Primary school.
About the HLTA Role This HLTA position involves providing structured support different year groups, Positive enviroment. Your days will be spent covering PPA sessions across school. The school have had positive feedback from previously staff members and have a good ofsted report.
This is an ideal role for a HLTA who is passionate working within Primary school environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent support as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
- Use strong behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
- Build positive relationships with pupils with high-level behaviour needs.
- Support pupils’ emotional regulation, communication and routine.
- Work collaboratively with the SENCo, teachers and wider school team.
- Contribute to personalised support plans and pupil observations.
- HLTA status (or equivalent HLTA experience).
- Experience working within a school
- Suitable for an ECT looking to gain more experience
- Confident, consistent behaviour management skills.
- A calm, patient and resilient approach.
- Ability to build trust and create a safe, structured learning environment.
- Passion for supporting young children with additional needs.
- A supportive Primary school in Worcester.
- A well-established Primary school with experienced colleagues.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding HLTA role where you can make a real difference every day.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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