Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teach Now Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus £150

Dedicated consultant

CPD training access

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time temporary role in Barnet, starting 1 September 2026. You will lead learning sessions, support interventions and raise attainment across KS1/KS2 while collaborating with teachers.

Ideal candidates will have HLTA status or Level 4 qualification, with strong literacy, numeracy and behaviour-management skills to support SEND pupils and maintain an engaging classroom environment.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent
• Strong literacy and numeracy
• Excellent communication and behaviour-management skills

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned learning activities across KS1 and KS2.
• Providing whole-class cover under the direction of teaching staff.
• Leading literacy, numeracy and targeted intervention groups.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and adapting learning where appropriate.
• Monitoring progress and feeding observations back to teachers.
• Helping maintain positive behaviour and an engaging classroom environment.

Skills

HLTA status

Level 4 qualification

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Barnet

Location: Barnet, London
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: 1 September 2026

Step Up and Make an Impact as an HLTA

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is confident leading learning as well as supporting it? Teach Now is recruiting for an exciting full-time primary opportunity in Barnet from September. This Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety. You could be supporting targeted interventions in the morning, working alongside a class teacher to raise attainment and then confidently leading a class or group activity when required.

The role will include:

• Delivering planned learning activities across KS1 and KS2.
• Providing whole-class cover under the direction of teaching staff.
• Leading literacy, numeracy and targeted intervention groups.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and adapting learning where appropriate.
• Monitoring progress and feeding observations back to teachers.
• Helping maintain positive behaviour and an engaging classroom environment.

We’re looking for:

An experienced primary practitioner already comfortable working at HLTA level. HLTA status, a Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience is highly desirable, alongside strong literacy, numeracy, communication and behaviour-management skills.

Why apply?

You’ll receive a competitive £100–£120 daily rate, valuable higher-level classroom experience and the opportunity to work in a rewarding Barnet primary setting while developing your leadership skills.

Why work via Teach Now?

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.