Higher Level Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Haringey, North London. The role focuses on Year 4 morning support and PPA coverage, with a full-time Monday to Friday pattern starting January 2027.

You will reinforce White Rose Maths and Talk for Writing, lead lessons independently, deliver PE sessions, and help maintain an inclusive, positive learning environment across year groups, contributing to pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Previous HLTA experience in a primary school setting.
• Practical experience with White Rose Maths.
• Familiarity with Talk for Writing and its classroom application.
• Confidence supporting Year 4 pupils.
• Ability to lead lessons independently and provide effective PPA cover.
• Experience delivering PE or supporting physical education.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing school requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 4 maths and English in the morning and reinforce concepts.
• Support pupils with classwork, interventions and learning activities.
• Lead lessons using White Rose Maths approaches and Talk for Writing strategies.
• Provide planned PPA cover for class teachers.
• Deliver engaging PE sessions and activities.
• Lead lessons independently and ensure pupils stay focused.
• Support different year groups as required by school needs.
• Maintain a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

White Rose Maths

Talk for Writing

Year 4 classroom leadership

PPA cover delivery

Behaviour management

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) : Year 4 and PPA Cover : Haringey

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) White Rose Maths Talk for Writing PE Monday:Friday

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a new opportunity from January 2027?

Reeson Education is working with a primary school in Haringey seeking a confident and versatile Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its team on a full:time, Monday:Friday basis.

This position would suit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who enjoys taking responsibility for learning, supporting pupils across different year groups and providing classroom cover in the absence of class teachers.

The role will involve supporting Year 4 pupils during the mornings, followed by PPA cover, PE lessons and wider classroom support in the afternoons.

What Will You Be Doing?

As the schools Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), your responsibilities will include:

Year 4 : Morning Support

• Supporting teaching and learning within the Year 4 classroom.
• Reinforcing Maths and English concepts.
• Supporting pupils with classwork, interventions and learning activities.
• Using White Rose Maths approaches to reinforce mathematical understanding.
• Applying Talk for Writing strategies to support writing development.

Afternoon : PPA, PE and General Support

• Providing planned PPA cover for class teachers.
• Delivering engaging PE sessions and activities.
• Leading lessons independently and ensuring pupils remain focused.
• Supporting different year groups depending on school requirements.
• Maintaining a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment.

What Were Looking For

The Ideal Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Will Demonstrate

• Previous experience working as an HLTA or in a similar primary classroom leadership role.
• Practical experience with White Rose Maths.
• Familiarity with Talk for Writing and its classroom application.
• Confidence supporting Year 4 pupils.
• The ability to lead lessons independently and provide effective PPA cover.
• Experience delivering PE or supporting physical education.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to changing school requirements.

Why Consider This Higher Level Teaching Assistant Position?

The school is looking for a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is reliable, proactive and able to make an immediate contribution from January.

• Full:time Monday:Friday opportunity.
• January 2027 start.
• Long:term Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) placement.
• Varied role combining Year 4 support, PPA cover and PE.
• Opportunity to work closely with teachers and contribute to pupil progress.

Job Details

• Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Location: Haringey, North London
• Start Date: January 2027
• Working Pattern: Monday:Friday
• Contract: Long:term, full:time
• Morning Responsibilities: Year 4 support
• Afternoon Responsibilities: PPA cover, PE and general classroom support
• Essential Experience: White Rose Maths and Talk for Writing

If you are a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with the curriculum knowledge and classroom experience to support Year 4 in the mornings and provide effective PPA cover in the afternoons, this could be an excellent next step.