Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Plumsted is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver engaging lessons and support the teaching staff. This role involves covering absences and delivering interventions for SEN children. Candidates should have an HLTA qualification and experience in primary education. The position offers a term-time contract, Monday to Friday, with a daily rate of £120 - £130.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive colleagues

Close-knit school community

Qualifications

• Experience as a higher-level teaching assistant in a primary school.
• Ability to cover planned absences and help with student interventions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the national curriculum to individuals and small groups.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and support the leadership team.

Skills

HLTA Qualification or equivalent

Lesson delivery

Collaboration with teaching staff

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you a higher-level teaching assistant looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a friendly team in a primary school in Plumsted, Greenwich. We require a strong and experienced higher-level teaching assistant who can assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs. You will be covering planned absences and allow teachers time to plan and mark. You will be covering a Year 4 class most afternoons and also a small class of SEN children delivering interventions.

In this role, one of your main responsibilities will be to deliver the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils, school policies and strategies. No planning will be required for this role.

You will also be asked to work both independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. You will deliver learning to individuals, small groups, and whole classes as and when required within agreed systems of supervision.

Key Requirements

• Providing cover in Year 4 and a small group of SEN children
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs
• Help create a positive, structured learning environment
• Work collaboratively with the school leadership team and other teaching staff
• HLTA Qualification or equivalent

About the School

Two-form entry Primary School in Plumsted, Greenwich. A welcoming and inclusive school environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Supportive colleagues and a close-knit school community.

Key Information

• Term time only, Monday - Friday
• 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Temp-permanent contract
• £120 - £130 per day
• Start date: ASAP/January 2026

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please click 'Apply' and upload your most up-to-date CV. Trial days and/or interviews will be taking place as soon as possible.

You must have a DBS to apply for this role. If you do not have a relevant DBS, Tempest Education can apply one for you.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website or contact a consultant from the primary education team.