Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Destination Education; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination Education is partnering with welcoming primary schools across Walthamstow and surrounding areas to recruit Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA).

You will support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, lead lessons when required, and work with class teachers to raise achievement while maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment.

These roles offer full-time, long-term and permanent opportunities with reliable support from Destination Education throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Has HLTA status or relevant experience working at a higher level within a primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Confident leading lessons and managing a classroom independently.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Reliable, adaptable, and confident across different year groups.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Lead classes and deliver lessons when required.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with class teachers and the wider school team.
• Help maintain high standards of behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Assist with planning, preparation, assessment, and classroom organisation where required.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary curriculum

Classroom leadership

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

HLTA - Primary School

Location: Walthamstow & Surrounding Areas

About the Role

Looking for your next opportunity as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant? Destination Education is currently working with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Walthamstow and the surrounding areas, and we are expecting a variety of exciting HLTA positions to become available. These opportunities are ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants and HLTAs who are ready to take on greater responsibility within the classroom. You will have the opportunity to support pupils across different year groups, work alongside class teachers, and take responsibility for delivering learning when required. We are expecting opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, with both longer-term and Cover/part time positions available. For the right candidate, these roles can be a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience and progress further within education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Lead classes and deliver lessons when required.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of pupils.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with class teachers and the wider school team.
• Help maintain high standards of behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Assist with planning, preparation, assessment, and classroom organisation where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has HLTA status or relevant experience working at a higher level within a primary school.
• Has strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Is confident leading lessons and managing a classroom independently.
• Has strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Is reliable, adaptable, and confident working across different year groups.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Is looking for a new HLTA opportunity in Walthamstow and the surrounding areas.

What Destination Education Offers

• A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your experience and what you're looking for.
• Access to a wide range of primary schools across Walthamstow and surrounding areas.
• Full-time, long-term, and permanent opportunities.
• Early access to upcoming vacancies we are expecting to receive.
• Opportunities to build relationships with schools that could lead to permanent positions.
• Consistent support throughout the recruitment process.