HLTA

Reeson Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Greenwich. The role involves supporting pupils, leading lessons, and ensuring a calm and inclusive classroom environment. Ideal candidates should have prior experience with KS2, confident classroom management skills, and HLTA status or equivalent experience. The position offers opportunities for progression and access to continuous professional development and a supportive working atmosphere.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression including teacher training routes

Access to regular CPD and coaching

Supportive SLT and collaborative year group teams

Qualifications

• Prior experience across KS2 is essential.
• Confidence in delivering pre-planned lessons and managing a class independently.
• Ability to support pupils in catch-up sessions for English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions and lead small groups.
• Cover whole-class teaching during teacher PPA and absence.
• Work with pupils in a calm and inclusive environment.

Skills

Experience across KS2

Delivering pre-planned lessons

Classroom management

Supporting pupils in English and Maths

Positive and proactive attitude

Education

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Job description

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Greenwich (near Blackheath)
Start Date: January Trialling ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: 110- 130 per day
Phase: KS2

About the Role

A welcoming and well‑resourced Greenwich primary school is seeking a confident HLTA to join their team from January. The school is known for its strong leadership, calm environment, and inclusive ethos. This role is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for more responsibility.

You will work mainly across Upper KS2, delivering interventions, leading small groups, and covering whole‑class teaching during teacher PPA and absence. The school provides planning support and clear guidance to ensure HLTA‑led lessons run smoothly.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has prior experience across KS2
• Is confident delivering pre‑planned lessons and managing a class independently
• Can support pupils in English and Maths catch‑up sessions
• Brings a positive, professional, and proactive attitude
• Holds HLTA status or has strong experience equivalent to HLTA level

What the School Offers

• Supportive SLT and collaborative year group teams
• Opportunities for progression, including teacher training routes
• Access to regular CPD and coaching
• A friendly staffroom and a well‑behaved pupil cohort

If you're an experienced TA or HLTA ready to take the next step in a lovely Greenwich primary school, apply today to secure your ASAP trial for a January start.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.