Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & professional development

National College access

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Greenwich. You will lead learning activities, deliver targeted interventions and support teachers to help pupils reach their potential.

The role is full-time, term-time only, starting September 2026, with a competitive daily pay of 105 to 130 GBP. You will benefit from ongoing CPD and professional development through The National College and direct support from a specialist

Qualifications

• HLTA status or relevant experience in a higher-level teaching assistant role.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Confidence leading groups and delivering learning activities.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Reliable and positive approach to education.

Responsibilities

• Leading learning activities across the school, including whole-class cover when required.
• Supporting teachers with planning, preparation and assessment.
• Delivering targeted interventions to help pupils progress.
• Working with children of varying abilities, including those with SEN.
• Contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Supporting the wider school team and maintaining high standards of pupil care.

Skills

HLTA status

Classroom management

Communication

Confidence leading groups

Teamwork

Positive approach

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Greenwich 105 to 130 per day

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Greenwich?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident, motivated and compassionate HLTA to join a friendly staff team at a primary school in Greenwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading learning, supporting teachers and helping pupils achieve their potential.

The role

As an HLTA, you will play an important part in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers and school leaders to deliver engaging activities, provide targeted interventions and help create a positive learning environment.

• Leading learning activities across the school, including whole-class cover when required.
• Supporting teachers with planning, preparation and assessment.
• Delivering targeted interventions to help pupils progress.
• Working with children of varying abilities, including those with SEN.
• Contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Supporting the wider school team and maintaining high standards of pupil care.

What we are looking for

• HLTA status or relevant experience in a higher-level teaching assistant role.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Confidence leading groups and delivering learning activities.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A reliable and positive approach to education.

What we offer

• Competitive pay of 105 to 130 per day, depending on experience.
• A full-time, term-time only role.
• A welcoming and supportive primary school.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Dedicated support from Tom, a primary recruitment consultant with over seven years of experience in education recruitment.
• You will also have access to free CPD and professional development through The National College.

The important details

• Pay: 105 to 130 per day.
• Contract: Long-term temporary.
• Hours: Full-time, term-time only.
• Start date: September 2026.
• Location: Greenwich.