Apprentice Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  • Company THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
  • Location Huddersfield, HD8 8XR
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000062974
  • Application Deadline Date 03/12/2026
  • Start Date 04/01/2027
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday - Friday, Term-time only. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Begin your career in education with this Level 5 HLTA apprenticeship, supporting teaching and leading learning across a school environment. Gain experience delivering lessons, supporting pupils, and developing advanced classroom skills. A great opportunity to progress your career with strong support and development opportunities.

Training to be Provided

  • Training will take place both online and within the school environment, allowing you to apply your learning in practice
  • You will receive regular training throughout the apprenticeship, combining on-the-job experience with structured online learning

Future Prospects

  • Following successful completion of the Level 5 HLTA apprenticeship, you may progress into a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, taking on greater responsibility for leading learning and supporting whole-class teaching
  • There may also be opportunities to specialise further (e.g. SEND or SEMH) or progress into teacher training and a qualified teaching career

Vacancy Detail

  • Supporting and delivering learning activities across lessons
  • Leading whole-class sessions or covering lessons when required
  • Working with individuals and small groups to support progress
  • Planning and adapting activities under the direction of teachers
  • Assessing and recording pupil progress and providing feedback
  • Delivering targeted interventions and structured learning programmes
  • Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • Preparing resources and supporting curriculum delivery
  • Supervising pupils around the school, including unstructured times
  • Contributing to lesson planning and supporting wider school activities

Other Information

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Ready to start your adventure?