High Level Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment business is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a mainstream Primary School in Greenwich. The role involves covering classes, planning lessons, and supporting students across various abilities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant HLTA qualification and experience in an educational setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in children's education.

Benefits

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of various abilities, including those with SEND.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Covering classes during Teacher's PPA time and other absences.
• Planning curriculum-aligned lessons and monitoring student progress.
• Communicating with parents and school leaders.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Proactivity

Compassion

Education

HLTA qualification

Tools

Office Software

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 work 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 and assisting with all national curriculum subjects, including Maths, English, Music, and Physical Education. Your duties will include planning curriculum-aligned lessons, creating a safe and motivating classroom environment, monitoring student progress, providing feedback, implementing behaviour expectations, assessing assignments and tests, and communicating 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 - discounts on high street shops, coffee, cinemas, and more, plus a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are available to those working with Career Teachers. Access to the Affinity Extra portal begins once you start working with us.

Important Notice: To be successful in your application, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the core of our work. During the application process, you will need to:

• Attend an in-person interview
• Provide details for reference checks
• Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people in education. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this time, your application was unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for other positions in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a recruitment business acting on behalf of our clients.