Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Quest Primary School; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Primary School, part of The Collegiate Trust, is seeking a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support high‑quality teaching and learning across the school. You will work under SLT guidance and cover classes independently, delivering curriculum lessons and targeted interventions.

The role requires HLTA status or an equivalent qualification, GCSEs in English and maths, and experience with primary children, SEND and safeguarding. A positive, supportive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or an equivalent qualification.
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and maths.
• Experience covering whole classes in primary settings.
• Good safeguarding understanding and behaviour management.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Experience supporting intervention groups and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes independently and teach curriculum lessons.
• Provide PPA and release cover as scheduled by SLT.
• Plan, deliver and assess targeted intervention and booster groups.
• Provide pastoral care and support for children with SEND.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Break and lunchtime supervision.

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

GCSE English and Maths (C or equivalent)

Job description

Quest Primary School, part of The Collegiate Trust, is looking for a skilled and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the school, working under the guidance of teaching staff and the Senior Leadership Team.

Day to day, you will cover classes independently and teach curriculum lessons, provide PPA and release cover as scheduled by SLT, and plan, deliver and assess targeted intervention and booster groups to help pupils reach their potential. You will also provide pastoral care, including support for children with SEND, maintain high standards of behaviour, and help create an engaging, well‑organised and safe learning environment. Break and lunchtime supervision is part of the role.

We are looking for someone with HLTA status or an equivalent qualification, at least GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and maths, and experience of covering whole classes and working with primary-aged children. A good understanding of safeguarding, effective behaviour management skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families are essential. Experience of supporting intervention groups and working with children with SEND is also important to us. If you feel your skills make you a good fit, please don’t be put off if you don’t meet every criterion.

For more information, please view the application pack attached.