Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Academics; Orpington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply work

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities for longer-term roles

Job summary

Academics is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support primary school settings in Orpington and surrounding areas. You will assist with lessons, deliver targeted interventions, and cover classes when required.

The role requires flexible availability, strong behaviour management, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. You will work closely with teachers to ensure continuity of learning across different year groups.

Qualifications

• HLTA with proven primary school classroom support.
• Ability to deliver engaging activities and interventions.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Cover classes and provide PPA cover.
• Work with teachers to ensure continuity of learning.
• Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Adapt quickly to different schools and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across primary school settings.
• Deliver engaging activities and interventions to support pupil progress.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Cover classes and provide PPA cover when required.
• Work alongside class teachers and school staff to ensure continuity of learning.
• Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Adapt quickly to different schools, year groups and classroom environments.

Skills

HLTA experience

Reliability

Behaviour management

Pupil progress focus

Adaptability

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Orpington

Location: Orpington, Kent
Contract: Full/Part Time - Flexible Supply
Start Date: ASAP

The Role:

• Support teaching and learning across a range of primary school settings
• Deliver engaging activities and interventions to support pupil progress
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups
• Cover classes and provide PPA cover when required
• Work alongside class teachers and school staff to ensure continuity of learning
• Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment
• Adapt quickly to different schools, year groups and classroom environments

What We're Looking For:

• Experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Confident, reliable and adaptable
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Passionate about supporting pupil progress
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Comfortable working across different primary school settings
• Available for flexible supply work

Why Join Academics?

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Choose when and where you work
• Competitive daily pay (weekly)
• Opportunities for regular and ad-hoc workSupportive local schools
• Dedicated consultant
• Potential for longer-term opportunities

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy