High Level Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment business is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a mainstream Primary School in Greenwich. The role involves covering classes, planning lessons, and supporting students of varying abilities, including those with SEND. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and creating positive learning environments. Benefits include free CPD and access to discounts on high street shops.

Benefits

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as an HLTA or relevant qualification.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Previous in-school teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes during Teacher's PPA time and other absences.
• Plan curriculum-aligned lessons and monitor student progress.
• Implement behaviour expectations and communicate with parents.

Skills

Teaching Methods

Effective Communication

Motivation

Proactivity

Compassion

Education

HLTA Qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant needed for Primary School in Greenwich!

Career Teachers are seeking an experienced HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant - for a role at a mainstream Primary School in Greenwich.

• Flexible start date - ASAP or in September
• Monday to Friday - Term time
• Salary from (Apply online only) per day

You will be covering classes, during Teacher's PPA time, meeting time or other absences. You will be working with classes throughout the school from Early Years to Year 6. We are looking for someone motivated and proactive, with experience working with children of various abilities, including those with SEND and/or challenging behaviour.

As an HLTA,you will be responsible for teaching/assisting with teaching all national curriculum subjects, including Maths, English, Music, and Physical Education. You will plan curriculum-aligned lessons, create a safe and motivating classroom environment, monitor student progress, provide feedback, implement behaviour expectations, assess assignments and tests, and communicate with parents and school leaders.

Qualifications and Experience:

We seek passionate HLTAs with expertise in teaching methods, effective communication, and the ability to inspire students of all abilities. Candidates must be dedicated to creating ideal learning conditions, safeguarding children, and proficient in office software. Positive, outgoing, and compassionate traits are essential. You must have:

• A relevant HLTA qualification or prior experience working as an HLTA,
• Previous in-school teaching experience,
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written,
• Right to work in the UK,
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

How to Apply:

Join our team of dedicated HLTAs and start making a real impact today. For further details or to apply, click the link below!

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.