Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teach-Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now in Brent, London is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils across KS1 and KS2 and to provide reliable class cover when needed.

The successful candidate will hold HLTA status or equivalent, have UK primary experience, and be prepared to obtain Enhanced DBS; the role starts September 2026 and offers full-time temporary employment with a flexible daily rate.

Qualifications

• Has HLTA status or strong equivalent classroom experience.
• Has worked within a UK primary-school environment.
• Understands the KS1 and KS2 curriculum.
• Can establish positive relationships with pupils quickly.
• Is organised, dependable and confident managing behaviour.
• Holds or is willing to obtain an enhanced DBS.
• Has the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across KS1 and KS2.
• Deliver lessons and planned activities to whole classes when required.
• Lead targeted literacy, numeracy and catch-up interventions.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEN or barriers to learning.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Give teachers useful feedback on pupil participation and progress.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

HLTA status

UK primary-school experience

Behaviour management

DBS clearance

Job description

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

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Brent

Location: Brent, London

Contract: Full Time, Temporary

Start Date: September 2026

Teach Now is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning within a diverse primary-school setting in Brent.

The successful HLTA will play an important part in helping pupils make progress, supporting teaching across the curriculum and providing reliable class cover where needed. You should be equally comfortable working with a small intervention group or taking responsibility for a full class using work prepared by the teacher.

Key Duties

• Provide classroom support across KS1 and KS2.
• Deliver lessons and planned activities to whole classes when required.
• Lead targeted literacy, numeracy and catch-up interventions.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEN or barriers to learning.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Give teachers useful feedback on pupil participation and progress.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has HLTA status or strong equivalent classroom experience.
• Has worked within a UK primary-school environment.
• Understands the expectations of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum.
• Can establish positive relationships with pupils quickly.
• Is organised, dependable and confident managing behaviour.
• Holds or is willing to obtain an enhanced DBS.
• Has the right to work in the UK.

Your daily rate will be determined by your 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.