Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Greenwich is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupil learning and cover classes from September 2025. The successful candidate will have a Level 4 qualification and previous school experience, working collaboratively with teachers to enhance student success.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Enrichment activities like trips and clubs

Qualifications

• Must hold HLTA qualification (Level 4).
• Previous experience in schools required.
• Experience working with various year groups.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes to allow teachers their PPA time.
• Lead intervention groups.
• Collaborate with class teachers and other teaching assistants.

Skills

Positive and engaging approach

Classroom management

Intervention leadership

Education

HLTA qualification (Level 4)

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

• Primary School
• Full-time
• Start date: September 2025
• Location: Greenwich

A lovely primary school in Greenwich is looking for a Level 4 trained Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils and cover classes from September 2025.

The Role

The school seeks an HLTA to work with all year groups from Year 1 to Year 6. The role primarily involves covering classes to allow teachers their PPA time. You will be provided with lesson plans and activities to follow while overseeing the classes. Additionally, your duties will include leading intervention groups and covering for absent teachers.

Pupils will be working at various levels, and you should have a positive and engaging approach to motivate reluctant learners. You will collaborate closely with class teachers and other teaching assistants within the same year group and key stage.

This is a full-time position starting in September 2025.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must hold an HLTA qualification (Level 4) and have previous experience working in schools.

The School

This happy, friendly, and inclusive primary school provides education for children in and around Abbey Wood, Greenwich. It is a popular choice for families and boasts a strong, supportive leadership and staff team dedicated to fostering personal aspiration and a lifelong love of learning. The school focuses on outcomes and maximizes opportunities for student success.

The school is part of a wider trust, offering enrichment activities such as trips and after-school clubs. It also provides excellent professional development opportunities within the school and the wider trust.

We respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volume, we may not reply to individual inquiries. If you haven't been contacted within this period, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency representing our client in advertising this vacancy.