Apprentice Higher Level Teaching Assistant
THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST · Huddersfield, HD8 8XR
Specialist teaching assistant (level 5)
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.
The work
- 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
Training
- 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
- Training will be delivered by Best Practice Network, a specialist provider for Teaching Assistant apprenticeships
- This Level 5 programme includes 16 core modules alongside a specialist pathway in an area such as SEND, SEMH, or curriculum provision
- You will receive one-to-one support from an experienced apprenticeship tutor, with reviews and support sessions every 6 weeks, either online or in person
Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
What you come out with
- 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
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Pay extras and benefits
- Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Automatic enrolment into our Employer Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Well-being Services
£13,520 a year
The employer
The Mast Academy Trust is a collaborative group of schools committed to providing high-quality education for children aged 4–13. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values professional development, staff wellbeing, and strong community relationships. Working across our schools offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives while developing your career in a positive and forward-thinking environment.
Workplace
- Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Huddersfield, HD8 8XR