Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Lessness Heath Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lessness Heath Primary School is seeking an exceptional HLTA to help shape pupils' learning and to lead in the absence of the class teacher. You will plan, prepare and deliver engaging activities, monitor progress and support targeted groups and pupils with special educational needs.

Working closely with teachers, you will promote inclusive learning, maintain positive behaviour, and contribute to the school's commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy, essential for planning and assessment.
• Confidentiality and professional integrity are important.
• Experience across the primary curriculum, including pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities for whole class and groups/individuals.
• Monitor, assess and record pupils' progress and development.
• Lead the classroom in the teacher's absence, maintaining consistent learning.
• Support effective classroom management alongside the class teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver individualised plans for pupils with SEND.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Organisation

Self-motivation

Rapport with children

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 3 HLTA

Job description

Are you an exceptional HLTA looking for a role where you'll genuinely shape children's learning, not just support it? Lessness Heath Primary School is looking for someone special to join our team and play a central role in helping our pupils thrive.

Fixed-term contract until Easter 2027. Possibility of being extended or made permanent

The Role

Working closely alongside our teachers, you'll help pupils become confident, independent learners who stay focused and engaged. Day-to-day, this means:

• Planning, preparing and delivering engaging learning activities, both to the whole class and to small groups or individuals needing targeted support
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupils' progress and development
• Leading the classroom in the teacher's absence, keeping learning consistent and on track
• Supporting effective classroom management alongside the class teacher
• Working with teachers to design and deliver individualised plans for pupils with special educational needs

Above all, you'll help create a classroom where every child feels included, supported, and able to succeed.

About You

You're passionate about education and driven to help every child reach their full potential. You bring energy, organisation, and self-motivation to everything you do, along with the communication skills to build genuine rapport with children and parents/carers alike. Strong literacy and numeracy skills are a must, as is a real commitment to making learning irresistible - while staying flexible enough to adapt your approach to each child's needs.

You'll also be professional, trustworthy, and committed to developing your own practice, with a good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

Ideally, you'll hold an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants/HLTA qualification (or equivalent) - or be working towards one - with experience across the primary curriculum, including supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

About Us

We're proud to offer:

• An ambitious school leadership team committed to staff professional development and wellbeing
• A dedicated, professional, and determined staff team
• Highly motivated, happy children who are keen to learn and grow
• A genuine, whole-school commitment to staff wellbeing
• Excellent resources and vibrant, well-equipped teaching spaces