Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring from teachers

Career progression

Staff wellbeing focus

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Graduate Preferred) for a vibrant school in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. You will support learning, deliver lessons during PPA time, and provide targeted interventions to accelerate pupil progress.

Working with teachers and senior leaders, you will lead learning across year groups, monitor progress and help create a safe, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree and strong academic background.
• Experience working with children or young people in educational settings.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons to whole classes during PPA time and absences.
• Support teachers to plan, prepare and deliver engaging activities.
• Provide targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils with learning needs, including SEND where appropriate.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Support wider school activities and enrichment.

Skills

Degree

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Lead learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Graduate Preferred)

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, London

Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience

Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)

Inspire, Support and Make a Difference

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and inclusive school community in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about education and committed to helping children achieve their full potential. Whether you are considering a future career in teaching or have experience working with young people, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your professional skills in a supportive school environment.

Working closely with teachers and senior leaders, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality learning experiences, supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development, and leading learning across a range of year groups.

The Role

• Deliver planned lessons to whole classes during teachers' Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time and short-term absences.
• Work alongside class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide targeted interventions to individuals and small groups to accelerate progress.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) where appropriate.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Support wider school activities, educational visits and enrichment opportunities.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a degree (essential) and has a strong academic background.
• Has experience working with children or young people in a school, tutoring, mentoring, coaching or youth work setting.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident leading learning and managing groups of pupils.
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Has high expectations of all pupils and believes every child can succeed.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This Role Would Suit:

• Graduates considering teacher training or a career in education.
• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking to progress into a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role.
• Individuals interested in educational leadership, SEND, educational psychology or child development.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced teachers and school leaders.
• High-quality training to develop your classroom practice and leadership skills.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
• Excellent transport links across West London.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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