Higher Level Teaching assistant

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Greenwich. The role includes supporting teachers, delivering lessons in their absence, and helping boost achievement in literacy and numeracy. Candidates should possess an HLTA qualification and experience in a primary school setting, with strong behaviour management and communication skills. Flexible working options and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive pay rates

Potential for long-term or permanent roles

A dedicated primary education consultant

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities.
• Ability to consistently support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with strong curriculum knowledge.
• Deliver lessons in teachers' absence.
• Contribute to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Effective under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Overview

HLTA - Greenwich
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) ready to take on a new challenge supporting lessons across all primary key stages?

Do you have experience delivering lessons in teachers' absence and leading booster sessions to raise achievement?

Can you contribute to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes?

Academics is working with a forward-thinking Primary School in Greenwich to recruit an enthusiastic and confident HLTA. You will support teachers across various year groups, so strong curriculum knowledge and a proactive, supportive attitude are essential.

The successful candidate will have:

• HLTA qualification
• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills and an approachable, inspiring manner
• The ability to consistently support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom

Responsibilities

• Support teachers across various year groups, with strong curriculum knowledge and a proactive, supportive attitude.
• Deliver lessons in teachers' absence and lead booster sessions to raise achievement.
• Contribute to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification
• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills and an approachable, inspiring manner
• The ability to consistently support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom

What Academics can offer

• Flexible working options
• Competitive pay rates
• Potential for long-term or permanent roles
• A dedicated primary education consultant
• A generous referral scheme

If you're interested in this HLTA opportunity, please email your CV to Bryan Woods or call Academics today on (phone number removed).

About Academics

Academics specialises in recruiting Teachers, HLTAs, Teaching Assistants, and School Office Staff for short-term, long-term, and permanent roles throughout Kent and London. We have proudly supported over 350 schools across the South East, maintaining high standards in vetting and safeguarding. Our team is committed to excellent service, thorough compliance, and a structured registration process to ensure the best match for both schools and candidates.

Refer a friend to Academics and you could receive a referral bonus of up to £125