Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Southampton | £100-£120 per day | ASAP Flexible Supply

Reeson Education is inviting candidates to register for our Higher Level Teaching Assistant talent pool in Southampton for current and upcoming primary school cover requirements in Southampton. Experienced higher-level support staff can register for suitable PPA cover, planned lesson delivery and targeted interventions. A Higher Level Teaching Assistant would take responsibility for leading teacher-planned learning while supporting pupils' progress and classroom routines.

Role Details

• Location: Southampton, Hampshire
• Pay: £100-£120 per day
• Start: ASAP bookings, subject to registration and safeguarding checks
• Setting: Mainstream primary schools, Key Stages 1 and 2
• Contract: Flexible PPA cover and short-term classroom assignments

Leading Learning and Interventions

• A Higher Level Teaching Assistant may lead planned whole-class sessions during authorised PPA or staff absence cover.
• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions and adapt explanations to pupil needs.
• As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will monitor understanding and provide practical assessment feedback to class teachers.
• A successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will establish positive behaviour expectations and support inclusive classroom routines.
• Prepare resources, collaborate with permanent staff and follow safeguarding requirements.

What We're Looking For in a Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Recognised HLTA status, relevant Higher Level Teaching Assistant experience or substantial school experience leading planned lessons and appropriate class cover.
• Good knowledge of the primary curriculum, intervention delivery and progress monitoring.
• Confidence leading groups, exercising judgement and communicating with teachers.
• Reliability, adaptability and strong safeguarding awareness.

Why Join the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Talent Pool?

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant applicants can choose suitable days and Southampton primary school assignments.
• Build experience in different classes while remaining within delegated higher-level responsibilities.
• Explore longer-term cover if you want greater consistency with pupils and school teams.

Register with Reeson Education today and join our Higher Level Teaching Assistant talent pool for current and upcoming opportunities in schools across Southampton.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%