Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teach-Now; Enfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer-a-friend scheme (£150)

CPD training access

Competitive pay in line with AWR

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Enfield. The successful candidate will support KS1 and KS2, deliver planned activities in teacher absence, and run targeted interventions.

You will work independently while remaining an integral part of the teaching team, with enhanced DBS checks and the right to work in the UK. The role is full-time and temporary, starting September 2026.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or substantial primary-school experience.
• Experience supporting KS1 and KS2 pupils.
• Ability to lead a classroom confidently and effectively.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• A positive and flexible approach to working with children.
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and activities during teacher absence or PPA cover.
• Run focused interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils who require additional academic or SEN assistance.
• Reinforce positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Assist with assessing pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers.
• Adapt quickly between classes, year groups and learning needs.

Skills

HLTA experience

KS1 support

KS2 support

Classroom leadership

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Enfield, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/08/2026

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Enfield

Location: Enfield, North London

Contract: Full Time, Temporary

Start Date: September 2026

Are you ready to take on more responsibility in the classroom while continuing to make a direct difference to pupils?

Teach Now is recruiting a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Enfield. The school is looking for someone who can confidently support teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2, lead targeted interventions and step into whole-class delivery when required.

This would suit an experienced teaching assistant or HLTA who is comfortable working independently while remaining an integral part of the wider teaching team.

The Role

• Deliver planned lessons and activities during teacher absence or PPA cover.
• Run focused interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils who require additional academic or SEN assistance.
• Reinforce positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Assist with assessing pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers.
• Adapt quickly between classes, year groups and learning needs.

Requirements

• HLTA qualification/status or substantial relevant primary-school experience.
• Previous experience supporting KS1 and/or KS2 pupils.
• Ability to lead a classroom confidently and effectively.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• A positive and flexible approach to working with children.
• Enhanced DBS and suitable safeguarding checks.
• Right to work in the UK.

Pay is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Why work via Teach Now?

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.