Higher Level Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tottenham, North London, from mid-November 2026. The role covers EYFS through to Year 6, offering varied classroom experience and opportunities to develop teaching skills.

The successful candidate will cover across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, deliver engaging lessons, maintain strong behaviour, and adapt quickly to different year groups.

Qualifications

• Previous experience covering classes in a primary school
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confidence taking responsibility for a classroom
• Ability to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• A positive and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one through Reeson Education

Responsibilities

• Cover classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Deliver engaging lessons using existing lesson plans
• Take responsibility for the classroom when covering
• Maintain strong behaviour and learning expectations
• Adapt quickly between different year groups
• Support pupils with varying abilities and needs
• Work effectively alongside class teachers and support staff
• Create a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Tottenham

Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Tottenham | Primary School | EYFS-Year 6 | Mid-November Start

Are you a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience across a primary school setting?

Reeson Education is recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tottenham, North London, from mid-November 2026.

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant role involves covering classes across EYFS through to Year 6, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with different year groups and wants to develop their classroom experience.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - The Role

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Cover classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Deliver engaging lessons using existing lesson plans
• Take responsibility for the classroom when covering
• Maintain strong behaviour and learning expectations
• Adapt quickly between different year groups
• Support pupils with varying abilities and needs
• Work effectively alongside class teachers and support staff
• Create a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment

ECTs Are Welcome to Apply

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity is also open to ECTs who are looking to gain additional classroom experience before starting their teaching career.

If you are an ECT with QTS who would like to develop your confidence across different year groups, this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role could provide excellent experience in a supportive primary environment.

There is also the potential for the successful candidate to progress into a permanent position after the academic year, making this an excellent opportunity for an ECT looking to get their foot in the door and demonstrate their teaching ability.

What We're Looking For

The school is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has:

• Previous experience covering classes in a primary school
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confidence taking responsibility for a classroom
• The ability to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• A positive and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A valid Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one through Reeson Education

An experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant would be ideal, but ECTs are more than welcome to apply if they are confident managing a classroom and keen to build their experience.

Why Apply?

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to work across the full primary age range, gain valuable classroom experience and potentially secure a permanent position after the academic year.

The school is based in Tottenham and is conveniently located close to several stations, providing excellent transport links across North London.

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Tottenham, North London
Start: Mid-November 2026
Year Groups: EYFS - Year 6
Experience: Primary class-cover experience preferred
ECTs: Welcome to apply
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
Permanent Opportunity: Potential after the academic year

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%