Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Ilford, North London. The role involves supporting teaching staff, leading small group interventions, and managing classroom activities when the teacher is absent. Ideal candidates will hold HLTA status, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in a school environment. This full-time position offers a pay rate of £100-£115 per day and requires commitment to child welfare and suitability checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS in date and on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Lead classroom activities in the teacher's absence.
• Assist in assessment and recording pupil progress.
• Contribute to educational resource development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Pay: £100-£115 per day

Full-time / Term Time only

Ilford, North London

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support learning across the curriculum, lead small group interventions, and occasionally cover whole classes in the absence of the teacher.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Role

• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their potential.
• Lead and manage classroom activities in the teacher's absence.
• Assist in the assessment and recording of pupil progress.
• Contribute to the development of educational resources.
• Support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Requirements

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS in date and on the update service.

If you're interested in this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.