Higher Level Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is working with a Tottenham primary school in North London to appoint a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start from mid-November 2026. The role covers the full primary age range, EYFS through to Year 6, with responsibilities including covering classes, delivering planned lessons, and maintaining a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior UK primary cover experience, strong behaviour management, and the ability to hit the ground running.

Qualifications

• Previous UK primary school experience covering classes - essential.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom presence.
• Ability to cover EYFS to KS2 with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Deliver lessons using plans and resources provided by the class teacher.
• Take full responsibility for the classroom when covering.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and pupil engagement.
• Adapt quickly to different year groups and environments.
• Work effectively with Teaching Assistants and staff.
• Support pupils with a range of abilities and needs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom cover

Independent working

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Tottenham

Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Primary School | Tottenham | Mid-November Start | EYFS-Year 6

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a welcoming Tottenham primary school?

Reeson Education is working with a primary school in Tottenham, North London, seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start from mid-November 2026.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has strong classroom experience and is confident covering classes across the full primary age range, from EYFS through to Year 6.

The Role - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing class cover across the school, ensuring pupils receive consistent and engaging learning in the absence of their usual teacher.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Cover classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Deliver lessons using plans and resources provided by the class teacher
• Take full responsibility for the classroom when covering
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and pupil engagement
• Adapt quickly to different year groups and classroom environments
• Work effectively alongside Teaching Assistants and other school staff
• Support pupils with a range of abilities and additional needs
• Maintain a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment

What the School Is Looking For

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience covering classes in a UK primary school - essential
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confidence covering classes independently
• Experience across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
• A confident and authoritative classroom presence
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A valid Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one through Reeson Education

This school is specifically looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can step into a classroom confidently and hit the ground running.

Why Apply?

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant position offers the opportunity to work across a full primary setting rather than being restricted to one year group.

For an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant, it is an excellent chance to demonstrate your versatility, classroom management and ability to work with pupils from EYFS through to Year 6.

The school is based in Tottenham and benefits from excellent transport links, with several stations located nearby, making the school easily accessible from across North London.

Key Details

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Start: Mid-November 2026
Location: Tottenham, North London
Year Groups: EYFS - Year 6
Experience: Primary class-cover experience essential
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
Behaviour: Strong behaviour management essential