Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Newham seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support class teachers and assist in pupil learning. The role requires HLTA qualifications, a year of relevant experience in Key Stage 2, and up-to-date safeguarding training. This temporary position offers a daily rate of £95, with opportunities for contract extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting learning in Key Stage 2 in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Supporting class teacher, assisting with planning, preparation, marking.
• Supporting pupils in learning.

Skills

Supporting learning

Safeguarding

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Greater London

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) | Newham

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for an Ofsted “Good” Primary school in Newham.

The school is a popular four-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

The position is open to both NQT’s and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Newham
• Position – Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – Supporting class teacher, assisting with planning, preparation, marking, and supporting pupils in learning
• Contract or position start date – ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration – 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2025
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) – July 2025
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £95 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am – 3:30 pm : Mon – Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting learning in Key Stage 2 in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years