HLTA - High Level Teaching Assistant

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference Bolton_1763453917
Closing date December 18, 2025
Location Wigan, United Kingdom. Bolton, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Bolton Contract Type: Full-time Salary: Day Rate - 100.42 - 105.00

Job Purpose

The HLTA will work under the guidance of teaching staff and within an agreed system of supervision to complement teachers' delivery of the national curriculum. They will take responsibility for learning activities, including planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teaching & Learning Support

  • Deliver planned lessons and learning activities under teacher guidance.
  • Lead interventions for literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.
  • Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and implement individual education plans.
  • Use assessment data to monitor progress and adapt support strategies.

  • Classroom Management

  • Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policies.

  • Planning & Assessment

  • Assist in planning and preparing resources for lessons.
  • Support teachers with marking and recording pupil progress.
  • Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to reports for parents and staff.

  • Pastoral & Safeguarding

  • Promote pupils' emotional well-being and positive attitudes to learning.
  • Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

    • Essential Requirements

  • HLTA status
  • Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
  • GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
  • Proven experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.

    • Desirable Experience

  • Cover supervision experience.
  • SEN support and differentiated instruction.
  • Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.
  • Familiarity with assessment and progress tracking.

    • Safeguarding StatementVeritas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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