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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary Range
£13 - £15
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
South Ockendon, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in South Ockendon, Essex

Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work across Key Stage 1 and 2

Gain Education are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a position commencing April 2023 in a vibrant mainstream Primary School in South Ockendon, Essex.

About the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role:

  • As an HLTA you will be helping the class teacher motivate and support the development of the children.
  • As part of this role there will also be the opportunity to work as a cover teacher, meaning you will have a great opportunity in a varied role.
  • The successful HLTA will need to act on their own initiative as well as be willing to follow instruction.

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant position is offered on a long-term contract basis starting from April 2023 and will continue for the duration of the academic year. The Primary School is located in South Ockendon with easy access from a number of bus services. The school is also close to the local train station and there is a large car park on site.

This fantastic primary school offers on-going training, which will give you the opportunity to develop innovative patterns of classroom practice as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
The school boasts extensive facilities and exceptional in-class support provided by the dedicated and skilled staff team.

The successful HLTA will:

  • Hold HLTA status.
  • Have ambition to raise the standards of pupils learning.
  • Prepare and deliver learning and play activities for small groups or the class as a whole.
  • Assess pupil progress.
  • Have an enhanced DBS.
  • Have relevant experience supporting pupils in UK Primary Schools and Education settings.
  • Have the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, pupils and parents.

If you feel you are the right fit for this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role please apply through this advert or contact Gavin at Gain Education to organise a fully paid trial day ASAP.

No terminology in the above advertisement is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Gain Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and accepts applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £100.00-£120.00 per day

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • South Ockendon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/04/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Higher Level Teaching Assistant roles across Gain Education's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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