- Posted 16 January 2026
- Salary £100 - £110 per day
- LocationBasford, Stoke-on-Trent
- Job type Day-to-Day Supply
- DisciplineNursery
- ReferenceHLTASTAFFS_1768574837
HLTA
Job description
HLTA
Simply Education is a specialist education recruitment agency working closely with a wide range of primary schools across Staffordshire, including preferred supplier and CCS (Crown Commercial Service) framework schools.
We are recruiting an HLTA for day-to-day supply, short-term cover, long-term and permanent opportunities.
This HLTA advert is suitable for experienced support staff seeking flexibility, consistency, or a longer-term HLTA role, with a potential opportunity for the right HLTA to secure a permanent position.
Pay: £100 - £110 per day
Location: Staffordshire
Who This Role Is Ideal For
This HLTA opportunity is particularly well suited to:
- HLTAs seeking flexible work without compromising on school quality
- Support staff looking to build experience in supportive primary school settings
- Experienced HLTAs exploring long-term or permanent opportunities
- Staff who value clear communication, consistency and safeguarding
- HLTAs who want a consultative, personalised agency relationship
About Simply Education
With nearly 20 years' experience in education recruitment, Simply Education has built a strong reputation for placing high-quality support staff into primary schools across Staffordshire.
We believe recruitment is about more than filling a vacancy. It is about finding the right fit - for the school and for the HLTA. Our approach is personal, transparent and relationship-driven.
We are REC Audited, fully compliant with Safer Recruitment in Education, and work with schools through preferred supplier agreements. This gives HLTAs a strong chance of continuity of work and long-term placements.
The Role
This advert covers HLTA opportunities within primary schools.
Opportunities include:
- Day-to-day supply for an HLTA
- Short-term and long-term assignments
- Temp-to-perm roles
- Permanent HLTA positions
As an HLTA, you will support teaching and learning across classes, lead small group interventions, deliver lessons under teacher guidance, and contribute positively to the wider school environment. There is a clear potential opportunity for the right HLTA to move into a permanent role.
What Simply Education Offers
- Competitive and transparent pay of £100 - £110 per day, with full AWR compliance
- Flexible working, with control over your availability via an online calendar
- Access to long-term and permanent HLTA roles
- Preferred supplier agreements with schools, increasing the likelihood of consistent work
- A dedicated consultant who remains your consistent point of contact
- Support from Education Development Managers offering guidance and interview preparation
- Free CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management and SEND-focused training
- A clear, supportive and efficient registration process
- PAYE and umbrella payment options available
Many HLTAs choose to work with Simply Education long-term due to the quality of schools, continuity of work and honest communication.
Requirements
To be considered for this HLTA role, you must:
- Have previous experience supporting teaching and learning in UK primary schools
- Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS certificate
- Provide two professional references covering the past two years
Why Register with Simply Education?
Registering as an HLTA with Simply Education means:
- Being carefully matched to local Staffordshire primary schools
- Access to roles through preferred supplier agreements
- A strong chance of ongoing and repeat work
- Honest feedback, realistic opportunities and long-term career support
We are not just filling HLTA roles - we are supporting staff and strengthening primary education.
How to Apply
To apply for this HLTA position, please submit your CV via this advert.
For more information, contact Josh at Simply Education:
Email:
Phone: 0161 413 7929
WhatsApp: 07506 705017
Please note: All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two professional references from the past two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.