Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Tottenham

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£50 refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time position in North London. The role runs from January 2027 to at least July 2027, with responsibilities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 when required.

You will deliver planned lessons, support small groups and individuals, and assist with assessments and progress tracking, working closely with teachers and senior leaders to raise attainment and outcomes.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or substantial HLTA experience in a UK primary school.
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to lead whole-class learning.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions in English and Maths.
• Knowledge of Read Write Inc., Little Wandle or similar phonics schemes.
• Proactive and flexible approach to supporting children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 when required.
• Provide intervention support for small groups and individual pupils.
• Support children with SEND needs including ASD, ADHD, and speech & language.
• Work with teachers and leaders to raise attainment.
• Assist with assessment, pupil progress tracking and classroom organisation.

Skills

HLTA status

UK primary school experience

Behaviour management

Class leadership

English & Maths intervention

Phonics knowledge

Job description

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) - Full Time January 2027 - July 2027 (minimum) Tottenham, North London

Are you an experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive primary school?

We are seeking a dedicated HLTA to join our supportive school community from January 2027 until at least July 2027. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range while making a real difference to pupils' progress and achievement.

The Role

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday
• January 2027 start
• Long-term contract through to at least July 2027
• Deliver planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 when required
• Provide intervention support for small groups and individual pupils
• Support children with a range of SEND needs including ASD, ADHD and speech & language difficulties
• Work closely with class teachers and senior leaders to raise attainment and promote positive outcomes
• Assist with assessment, pupil progress tracking and classroom organisation

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold HLTA status or have substantial experience operating at HLTA level
• Previous experience working within a UK primary school
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confident leading whole-class learning independently
• Experience delivering targeted interventions in English and Maths
• Knowledge of phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc., Little Wandle or similar
• A passionate, proactive and flexible approach to supporting children's learning

What Protocol Education offers:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• £50 refer a friend bonus

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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