Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Teach Now Limited in Harrow is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time temporary position starting 1 September 2026. You will move between classroom support and leading learning to help pupils make progress across the primary curriculum.

The role requires strong primary-school experience; HLTA status/Level 4 training is highly desirable, with excellent communication and classroom-management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong primary-school experience and the confidence to take responsibility for learning activities with limited supervision.
• HLTA status, Level 4 training or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading small-group and whole-class learning when required.
• Delivering focused English and maths interventions.
• Supporting teachers with lesson preparation and assessment.
• Identifying pupils who need additional challenge or support.
• Working closely with children with SEND.
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.

Skills

Primary-school experience

HLTA status

Communication skills

Classroom management

Job description

Primary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Harrow, London Pay: £100–£120 per day Contract: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: 1 September 2026

Experienced HLTA Wanted for a September Opportunity Ready for a role where your classroom experience will genuinely be put to use? Teach Now is looking for a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time temporary position in Harrow. This opportunity would suit an experienced TA who can move comfortably between classroom support, targeted interventions and leading learning. As the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you’ll play an important part in helping pupils make measurable progress across the primary curriculum.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading small-group and whole-class learning when required.
• Delivering focused English and maths interventions.
• Supporting teachers with lesson preparation and assessment.
• Identifying pupils who need additional challenge or support.
• Working closely with children with SEND.
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.

What we’re looking for:

• You’ll need strong primary-school experience and the confidence to take responsibility for learning activities with limited supervision.
• HLTA status, Level 4 training or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom-management skills are essential.

What makes this opportunity attractive?

Alongside £100–£120 per day, this Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) position offers the chance to broaden your whole-class experience, strengthen your intervention work and take a genuine step forward professionally.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

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.