Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is helping a welcoming Greenwich school to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time, five-day per week role in Greenwich. The ideal candidate will have HLTA or classroom experience, a strong understanding of the curriculum, and the confidence to lead lessons and support pupils across the school.

A degree is preferred, and there is clear scope for progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• HLTA or classroom-based experience required.
• Strong knowledge of teaching and learning.
• Confident to lead lessons and manage a class independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and activities across the school.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Cover classes and lead learning in the teacher's absence.
• Assist with planning, assessment and classroom management.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Contribute to wider school life and development.

Skills

HLTA experience

Leadership in classroom

Communication skills

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Full-Time HLTA | Greenwich

Are you an experienced and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? A welcoming and supportive school in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated HLTA to join their team on a full-time, 5-day-per-week basis.

The successful candidate will have previous HLTA or relevant classroom experience, strong knowledge of teaching and learning, and the confidence to lead and support pupils across the school. A degree is preferred, alongside a genuine commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.

This is a lovely school environment with a supportive team, excellent opportunities for professional development, and clear scope for growth and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and learning activities across the school.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of pupils.
• Cover classes and lead learning in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teachers with planning, assessment and classroom management.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Contribute to the wider life and development of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as an HLTA or in a similar classroom-based role.
• Strong understanding of the curriculum, teaching and learning.
• Confident leading lessons and managing a classroom independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Degree educated is preferred.
• Passionate, reliable and committed to supporting pupil progress.

Location: Greenwich

Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)