Higher Level Teaching Assistant

REC; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term HLTA position

Mon-Fri hours

Work across the primary range

Support from education consultant

Integral part of the school team

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a primary school on a long-term basis. The successful candidate will cover across EYFS to Year 6, delivering pre-planned lessons and supporting pupils with varied needs.

The ideal HLTA will hold HLTA status or an equivalent qualification, demonstrate strong behaviour management, and adapt easily to different year groups. This is a Monday–Friday role with ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

Qualifications

• Previous HLTA experience in a primary school.
• Confident delivering lessons and managing a classroom independently.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt to EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Proactive, resilient and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom cover and deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS to Year 6.
• Support teaching and learning across different year groups as required.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and consistently.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments and pupil needs.
• Maintain a positive, structured and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and senior leaders to support pupil progress.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may require further guidance.

Skills

HLTA experience

Behaviour management

Adapt across year groups

Initiative

Proactive

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Long-Term - Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant | EYFS-Year 6 | Monday-Friday | Long-Term Opportunity

Reeson Education is working with a primary school seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HLTA who is comfortable working across the full primary age range, from EYFS through to Year 6. The school is looking for someone with strong behaviour management skills, a confident classroom presence and the ability to step into different year groups and make an immediate impact.

The Role - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Provide classroom cover and deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS to Year 6.

• Support teaching and learning across different year groups as required.

• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and consistently.

• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments and pupil needs.

• Maintain a positive, structured and engaging learning environment.

• Work closely with teachers and senior leaders to support pupil progress.

• Provide additional support to pupils who may require further guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in a primary school.

• Is confident delivering lessons and managing a classroom independently.

• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills.

• Can adapt to working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

• Is proactive, resilient and able to use their initiative.

• Can hit the ground running and quickly establish themselves within the school.

• Holds HLTA status or has equivalent relevant experience.

What Reeson Education Offers

• A long-term HLTA position through Reeson Education.

• Consistent Monday-Friday working hours.

• The opportunity to work across the entire primary age range.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

• The chance to become an integral part of the school's team.

Key Information

• Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

• Location: Primary school

• Year Groups: EYFS-Year 6

• Working Days: Monday-Friday

• Contract: Long-term through Reeson Education

• Start Date: As soon as possible

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.