Location: Taunton
Pay Range: £100 - £120 per day
Contract Type: Temporary
The HLTA role:
ANZUK Education are seeking confident, skilled professionals ready to step into a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant role, taking on a more involved position within the classroom. This includes leading KS1 and/or KS2 lessons when required, supporting lesson preparation, and contributing directly to teaching and learning. If you're motivated by greater responsibility and keen to use your experience to support pupils and staff, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities of a HLTA:
* Deliver pre-planned lessons to pupils across Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) in the absence of the teacher
* Assisting pupils in their learning and helping prepare the classroom
* Coordinating group activities with various groups of pupils
* Working in accordance with the school's policies
* Providing frequent feedback to both parents and other members of staff
The ideal HLTA will:
* Demonstrate a minimum of six months of hands-on experience working with children in an educational setting
* Hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of safeguarding
* Legal entitlement to work in the United Kingdom, with appropriate documentation
* Demonstrate proficient communication and interpersonal skills, highlighting the skill to engage with students of varied learning needs
* Display patience, empathy, and a genuine dedication to supporting children, especially those with SEN and SEMH requirements
* Capable of collaborating effectively within a team, cultivating an inclusive learning environment
Benefits of working with ANZUK Education:
* Crystal-clear pay. No surprises. PAYE or Umbrella — you choose, we guide.
* Earn while you connect. Unlimited referrals. £100 for every friend you place.
* Exclusive access to our Growth Hub - practical, powerful professional development.
* Closer to home. We strive for smarter placements. Shorter commutes.
* Real community. Events, webinars, and a network that's got your back.
* The A-Team advantage. We prioritise our people, at every step.
* Our global reach - Opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK & Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Apply now for the HLTA role:
Submit your CV by clicking the Apply button today. For more information or to discuss other Primary teaching opportunities in Somerset, email (email address removed) or call (phone number removed).
About ANZUK Education:
For educators who want reliable supply work and long-term opportunities. without the stress and guesswork, ANZUK provides consistent work, complete transparency and consultant support that actually listens. Unlike agencies that operate like job boards, we remove friction and put people first.
With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education.... It's safe to say we know our stuff.
ANZUK Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone
Salary description
£100.00 - £120.00 per day