£110–£140 per day | Full-time & Part-time | September 2026 Start | Weekly PAYE Pay
Schools Mutual Services is recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support primary schools across Birmingham from September 2026.
If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified HLTA looking to take the next step in your education career, we have a range of rewarding opportunities available. Whether you’re looking for a long-term role, flexible work or a position with the potential to become permanent, we’d love to hear from you.
As an HLTA, you’ll play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. You’ll deliver interventions, provide whole-class cover when required and work alongside teachers to help pupils achieve their full potential.
Schools Mutual Services is a school-owned, not-for-profit recruitment partner, committed to supporting schools and education professionals through fair pay, outstanding support and long-term partnerships.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for enthusiastic and experienced education professionals who have:
- HLTA status or equivalent classroom experience
- Experience working within a primary school
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Confidence leading whole-class learning
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A flexible, proactive and positive attitude
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Experience supporting SEND pupils, delivering interventions or working across multiple key stages would be beneficial.
Why Join Schools Mutual Services?
When you join Schools Mutual Services, you’ll benefit from:
- £110–£140 per day
- Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
- Competitive and transparent rates of pay
- Long-term, permanent and flexible opportunities
- Free safeguarding training and ongoing CPD
- Health and wellbeing support
- Enhanced pension benefits (where eligible)
- Referral bonuses
- Dedicated education consultants
- Opportunities across Birmingham primary schools
- The chance to work with a trusted, school-owned, not-for-profit recruitment partner
Apply Today
If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact our West Midlands team today on 0121 805 7871 to find out more about our Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunities across Birmingham.
Safeguarding
At Schools Mutual Services, safeguarding is our highest priority. All applicants must hold a valid Enhanced DBS Child Workforce Certificate or be willing to complete one through us. We also require up-to-date safeguarding training, which we provide free of charge.
