HLTA

Ribbons & Reeves; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local School in Hillingdon is seeking an experienced HLTA to cover lessons during teachers’ PPA time. The role focuses on managing behaviour, keeping pupils on task and supporting them to complete work.

The HLTA will work within a flexible timetable, with work and expectations provided daily. No planning or marking required, with opportunities for training and development in a welcoming school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent behaviour management, maintaining a calm, focused and respectful classroom.
• Motivates disengaged students to complete work and achieve their best.
• Builds positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.
• Uses praise and positive reinforcement to encourage effort and participation.
• Gives clear instructions to keep students focused and on task.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to keep pupils on task.
• Support pupils in completing all assigned work.
• Follow school timetable for cover lessons during PPA periods.

Skills

Behaviour management

Motivation of disengaged students

Positive relationship building

Praise and reinforcement

Clear instructions to students

Job description

HLTA | Hillingdon | October 2026

Are you a HLTA with experience working in a school?

A school in Hillingdon is looking for an experienced HLTA who has a strong background in working with children and excellent behaviour management skills.

The school is looking for a HLTA who can follow their own timetable, covering lessons while teachers are attending their PPA sessions. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and prepared to receive their timetable at the start of each working day.

There will be no requirement to plan or mark lessons, as all cover work will be provided. The main responsibility will be to manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensure pupils remain on task, and support them in completing all assigned work.

What the HLTA will need:

• Excellent behaviour management, maintaining a calm, focused and respectful classroom.
• Motivates disengaged students to complete work and achieve their best.
• Builds positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.
• Uses praise and positive reinforcement to encourage effort and participation.
• Gives clear instructions to keep students focused and on task.

What the school offers the HLTA:

• Work-life balance with no regular planning or marking responsibilities.
• Opportunities to gain experience in different subjects and year groups.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive staff and a welcoming school environment.