Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

Tradewind Recruitment; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time position in Greenwich. The successful candidate will have HLTA or classroom experience, with a degree preferred, and a genuine commitment to pupil progress.

This welcoming school offers professional development opportunities, a supportive team, and clear scope for progression as you lead lessons and support pupils across the school. The role is full-time, five days a week, based in Greenwich.

Qualifications

• HLTA or similar classroom experience.
• Strong knowledge of teaching and learning.
• Confident leading lessons and managing a classroom independently.

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.

Skills

HLTA experience

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom leadership

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)

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career within a supportive school offering genuine opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you.