Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

UCM Education; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education in Lambeth is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead lessons and cover classes as needed. You will provide classroom support and work flexibly with staff to meet individual pupil needs, including taking lead in delivering lessons from plans or independently.

Applicants with HLTA qualifications are preferred, but experienced TAs who can deliver lessons and support pupils with ALN are encouraged to apply. Personal care duties may be required.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification is advantageous; experienced TAs with lesson delivery are welcomed.
• Confidently manage a classroom and support learning when covering lessons.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN).
• Willing to work flexibly between HLTA and general TA duties without pay change.
• Comfort with personal care duties as part of daily tasks.
• Patient, adaptable, proactive approach with strong communication and behaviour skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons and cover classes as required to keep pupils engaged.
• Provide classroom and individual support alongside teaching staff.
• Deliver learning according to plans or develop and implement lessons independently.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Classroom management

Supporting pupils with ALN

Personal care duties

Flexibility between HLTA/TA

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA qualification (advantage)

Job description

A specialist school in Lambeth is seeking a confident and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning across the school. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is comfortable taking the lead in the classroom and supporting pupils with additional learning needs.

The successful candidate will deliver lessons when required, provide classroom support and work flexibly alongside teaching staff to meet pupils' individual needs. Applications are welcome from experienced TAs who have previously led lessons, whether working from existing lesson plans or planning and delivering lessons independently.

Role Overview

• Location: Lambeth, London
• Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Salary: HLTA rate of pay, including on days when working in a standard TA capacity
• Duties: A combination of HLTA and general Teaching Assistant responsibilities

The Role

You will lead lessons and cover classes when required, ensuring pupils remain engaged and supported in their learning. On days when HLTA responsibilities are not required, you will work as a general Teaching Assistant, providing classroom and individual support. The HLTA rate of pay will remain unchanged on these days.

The role also involves supporting pupils with personal care, so candidates must be comfortable undertaking these responsibilities as part of their daily duties.

Requirements

• An HLTA qualification would be advantageous, although applications are also welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants with demonstrable lesson-delivery experience.
• Confidence managing a classroom and supporting teaching and learning when covering lessons.
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs.
• Willingness to work flexibly between HLTA and general TA responsibilities without a change in pay.
• Comfortable carrying out personal care duties when required.
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach, with strong communication and behaviour management skills.

About UCM Education

UCM Education specialises in placing teachers and support staff in schools and nurseries throughout the UK. We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.