Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Haringey Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,246 - 36,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Haringey Council is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teachers in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities across year groups. The post requires HLTA status and experience in a primary school setting, with excellent communication and collaboration within a team.

The role involves assisting with assessment, recording and reporting pupil progress, and contributing to the school's creative curriculum within the framework of school policies and

Qualifications

• HLTA status confirmed and recognized.
• Experience working in a primary school learning environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work constructively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals/groups or whole classes.
• Assist teachers in assessing, recording and reporting pupil achievement, progress and development.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary school experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scale 6, Spinal point 18 – £33,607.38

Hours of work: Full Time (32.5 hours per week) considered – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Fixed Term Contract Until 31st August 2027

Closing Date: 4th September 2026

Interviews: 6th September 2026

Start date : 13th September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, creative and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to complement the work of our teachers. The post will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or whole classes. You will work closely with teachers and will assist them in assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development.

• You should have experience of working in a primary school learning environment and have confirmed HLTA status.
• You should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• You should have strong written and verbal communication skills and relate well to both children and adults.

We are seeking someone who is committed to working within the framework of the school’s policies and ethos and who will contribute to the development of our creative curriculum.

We reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates prior to the closing date. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates

St Michael’s is committed to the safeguarding of all our children. In line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, an online search may be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as well as other pre-employment checks

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.