Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teach-Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a confident HLTA / Cover Supervisor to provide high-quality classroom cover across Reception to Year 6 in London, England. The role pays £120–£130 per day and involves delivering pre-planned lessons, leading classes, and ensuring continuity of learning.

When not covering, you will support Year 6 with the class teacher and pupil progress. The school values adaptability, strong behaviour management, and positive relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and confident whole-class teaching abilities.
• Proven behaviour management and presence in a classroom.
• Ability to adapt quickly between year groups and routines.
• Excellent relationship-building with pupils and staff.
• Previous cover supervision experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across Reception to Year 6.
• Lead whole classes confidently and independently.
• Maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment with strong behaviour management.
• Adapt quickly to different year groups and classroom routines.
• Mark pupils work in line with school expectations.
• Support Year 6 pupils and staff when not providing cover.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Flexibility across year groups

Relationship building

Cover supervision experience

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2026

HLTA / Cover Supervisor – Primary School

Salary: £120–£130 per day
Year Groups: Reception to Year 6
Role: HLTA / Cover Supervisor

Teach Now is recruiting a confident and adaptable HLTA / Cover Supervisor to provide high-quality classroom cover across Reception to Year 6.

The role will involve covering PPA, leadership release, training and staff absences, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring continuity of learning across the school. When cover is not required, you will be based in Year 6, supporting pupils and the class teacher.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across Reception to Year 6.
• Lead whole classes confidently and independently.
• Maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment with strong behaviour management.
• Adapt quickly to different year groups and classroom routines.
• Mark pupils work in line with school expectations.
• Support Year 6 pupils and staff when not providing cover.

About You

The school is looking for someone who:

• Is confident managing and teaching a whole class.
• Has strong behaviour management and classroom presence.
• Is flexible and comfortable moving between year groups.
• Can quickly build positive relationships with pupils.
• Ideally has previous class-cover experience in a primary setting.

Applications are welcomed from experienced HLTAs, primary Cover Supervisors and ECTs looking to broaden their classroom experience.

All planning will be provided, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons and maintaining high standards of learning.

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

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.