Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:15am - 3:30pm
Salary: £115 - £130 per day (dependent on experience)
Empowering Learning is looking for a confident and driven Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a thriving, inclusive 2-form entry primary school in Birmingham.
If you're ready to step up, lead learning, and make a real impact across the classroom, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
This well-regarded Birmingham infant primary school caters for pupils from Nursery through to Year 6 and is known for its strong community ethos and inclusive approach.
With a diverse pupil population and a significant focus on SEND support, the school is committed to ensuring every child succeeds. You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative team that is passionate about high-quality education and continuous improvement.
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Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across different year groups
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Cover PPA, leadership time, and staff development needs
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Provide clear, constructive feedback in line with school policies
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Maintain strong behaviour management and classroom engagement
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Work closely with teachers and senior leaders to support pupil progress
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Adapt confidently to different classroom settings when required
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HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
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Confidence leading whole-class teaching
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Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
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Adaptable, reliable, and proactive approach
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Passion for supporting pupil outcomes
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Clear and fluent spoken English (as required under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016)
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
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A rewarding role with real responsibility and impact
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Ongoing professional development and structured support
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Experience across multiple year groups
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A school environment that values and invests in its staff
If you're an ambitious HLTA looking for a new opportunity in Birmingham, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and a consultant from Empowering Learning will be in touch to discuss your application further. #INDMIDS
