Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Barnet from September 2026. You will lead planned lessons across KS1 and KS2, delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupils with diverse needs.

The ideal candidate will be calm, organised and proactive, able to build positive relationships and provide reliable classroom leadership while teachers plan and assess. This is a full-time, temporary post.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or a relevant Level 4 qualification.
• Recent experience supporting pupils in a UK primary school.
• Confidence leading lessons across KS1 or KS2.
• Strong behaviour-management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• A good working knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two satisfactory professional references covering recent employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to whole classes, small groups and individuals.
• Lead targeted interventions in areas such as phonics, reading, writing and mathematics.
• Adapt activities to support pupils with SEND and differing levels of attainment.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain established classroom routines.
• Assess pupils’ understanding and provide useful feedback to class teachers.
• Support teachers with planning, preparation, displays and learning resources.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, phase leaders and pastoral staff.
• Supervise pupils during transitions and other parts of the school day when required.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

KS1/KS2 experience

SEND support

Classroom leadership

UK primary knowledge

Education

HLTA status or Level 4 qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Barnet

Location: Barnet, North London

Contract: Full-time, temporary

Start date: 1 September 2026

Pay: £100–£120 per day, dependent on experience

Key stages: KS1 and KS2

Teach Now is seeking an experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Barnet from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HLTA who enjoys taking greater responsibility in the classroom while remaining closely involved in pupils’ day-to-day learning and development. You will work across Key Stages 1 and 2, leading planned lessons, delivering focused interventions and supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

The school is looking for someone calm, organised and proactive who can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and provide reliable classroom leadership when teachers are engaged in planning, assessment or professional development.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to whole classes, small groups and individuals
• Lead targeted interventions in areas such as phonics, reading, writing and mathematics
• Adapt activities to support pupils with SEND and differing levels of attainment
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain established classroom routines
• Assess pupils’ understanding and provide useful feedback to class teachers
• Support teachers with planning, preparation, displays and learning resources
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, phase leaders and pastoral staff
• Supervise pupils during transitions and other parts of the school day when required

What We Are Looking For

• HLTA status or a relevant Level 4 qualification
• Recent experience supporting pupils in a UK primary school
• Confidence leading lessons across KS1 or KS2
• Strong behaviour‑management and communication skills
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND
• A good working knowledge of the primary curriculum
• The right to work in the UK
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Two satisfactory professional references covering recent employment

What the School Offers

• A genuinely varied role with opportunities to lead learning
• Supportive teachers and an approachable senior leadership team
• Well‑established behaviour and safeguarding procedures
• Access to school‑based training and professional development
• The opportunity to broaden your experience across different year groups
• A welcoming, inclusive environment where support staff are valued

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.