Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited in London is seeking a highly capable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time, temporary primary role in Haringey starting 1 September 2026. You will work closely with the teaching staff to balance instructional leadership with supportive classroom duties.

You will lead planned lessons, provide class cover when needed, deliver targeted interventions to close learning gaps, and adapt activities for pupils with diverse needs while supporting positive behaviour and

Qualifications

• HLTA status or Level 4 qualification is desirable.
• Sound curriculum knowledge for primary teaching.
• Strong practical experience operating at HLTA level will be valued.
• Experience in leading groups and managing lessons.

Responsibilities

• Leading planned lessons, groups and learning activities.
• Providing class cover when required.
• Delivering focused interventions to close learning gaps.
• Adapting activities for pupils with different learning needs.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Recording progress and sharing feedback with teaching staff.

Skills

HLTA experience

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Behaviour support

Education

HLTA status

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary School. Location: Haringey, London. Pay: £100-£120 per day. Contract: Full Time, Temporary. Start Date: 1 September 2026. Bring Confidence, Creativity and Calm to the Classroom.

Teach Now is seeking an accomplished Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time temporary primary role in Haringey starting this September. We're looking for someone who can be the teacher's right hand while also confidently taking the lead when needed.

• Leading planned lessons, groups and learning activities.
• Providing class cover when required.
• Delivering focused interventions to close learning gaps.
• Adapting activities for pupils with different learning needs.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Recording progress and sharing useful feedback with teaching staff.

About you:

You'll be an experienced primary TA or HLTA with sound curriculum knowledge and the confidence to manage a classroom. HLTA status or an appropriate Level 4 qualification is desirable, although strong practical experience operating at HLTA level will also be valued.

What's on offer?

A £100-£120 daily rate, full-time September work, varied higher-level responsibilities and an opportunity to build further expertise across mainstream and SEND provision.

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.