Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning in a welcoming primary school in Brent. The role involves delivering lessons, managing behavior, and leading intervention groups for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers long-term placement with competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay via a digital system

Free CPD including behaviour management

Personalized support from a consultant

Qualifications

• Experience delivering planned lessons and supporting learning across KS1 and KS2.
• Ability to differentiate support and adapt resources for pupils with additional needs.
• Proactive team player with a professional and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality PPA cover lessons.
• Supporting whole class learning and leading small group work.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and contributing to a positive learning culture.

Skills

Experience working as an HLTA, Senior TA or highly skilled Teaching Assistant

Strong behaviour management

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - KS1 & KS2 Support
Brent (commutable from Harlesden, Willesden, Wembley, Neasden, Cricklewood)
110- 130 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Brent to recruit a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). This pivotal role offers the opportunity to support learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, deliver planned lessons, and provide targeted interventions to help all pupils make strong progress.

About the Role

As an HLTA you will play a key role in supporting the school's teaching and learning across multiple year groups. Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering high quality PPA cover lessons using teacher planning and school schemes of work.
• Supporting whole class learning with confidence and strong behaviour management.
• Leading small group and intervention work in English, maths, and wellbeing programmes.
• Adapting resources and scaffolding tasks to support pupils with additional needs.
• Working collaboratively with class teachers, SENCo and senior leaders to ensure continuity of learning.
• Modelling excellent practice and contributing to a positive learning culture.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience working as an HLTA, Senior TA or highly skilled Teaching Assistant.
• Skilled in delivering lessons and supporting learning across KS1 and KS2.
• Strong behaviour management with a calm, consistent approach.
• Secure subject knowledge in core curriculum areas and an ability to differentiate support.
• A proactive team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Professional, adaptable, and able to build rapport with pupils and staff alike.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long term placements that offer security and career progression.
• Weekly pay via our straightforward digital system.
• Free CPD, including behaviour management, curriculum delivery, and SEN strategies.
• Personalised support and guidance from your dedicated consultant.

Next Steps

If you're an experienced teaching professional ready to step into a varied and impactful HLTA role, apply today with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hugh at Long Term Futures. An enhanced DBS and two professional references will be required.