Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency for education is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a mainstream primary school in Putney. This full-time, long-term role begins in November 2025, focusing on delivering lessons and supporting pupil development across all year groups. Ideal candidates will have qualifications and experience in a primary educational setting, particularly in SEN support. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive staff environment

Inclusive and nurturing school culture

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
• Experience across primary year groups.
• Confident delivering lessons and leading groups independently.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across all year groups.
• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of teachers.
• Assisting with SEN support.

Skills

Teaching support

Lesson delivery

SEN support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job description

Hours: 8:20am - 3:40pm | Monday to Friday

Contract: Full Time | Long Term (Full Academic Year)

Reeson Education is working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Putney seeking a dedicated and experienced HLTA to join their team from November 2025. This is a full-time, long-term role for the remainder of the academic year.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning across all year groups
• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of teachers and supporting small groups or individual pupils
• Assisting with SEN support, ensuring pupils can access the curriculum
• Supporting assessment, record-keeping, and pupil progress tracking
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and school leadership

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Experience across primary year groups
• Confident delivering lessons and leading groups independently
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN desirable
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to pupil development

The School Offers:

• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Clear leadership structure and guidance
• Inclusive and nurturing environment for pupils and staff alike

Apply Now: If you are a qualified HLTA with experience across the primary age range and are ready to commit to a long-term role, please send your CV to to be considered.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England\'s Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%