HLTA

Protocol Education Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Watford is seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team in January 2026. This role involves supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2, delivering engaging lessons, and providing targeted support. The ideal candidate will possess HLTA qualifications and experience in a UK primary school. This opportunity allows for skill development in a vibrant community, with competitive pay between £100 and £120 per day, depending on experience.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Opportunity to impact pupil learning

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification is essential.
• Experience in a UK primary school setting.
• Ability to confidently manage a class and deliver lessons.

Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Lead small group interventions and provide targeted support.
• Cover whole-class lessons in the absence of teachers.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Experience working in a UK primary school

Confident in delivering lessons

Patient and empathetic

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Watford

Start Date: January 2026

Pay: £100–£120 per day (depending on experience)

A welcoming primary school in Watford is looking for a confident and experienced HLTA to join their team from January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 in a vibrant and inclusive school environment.

As an HLTA, you will work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons, lead small group interventions, and provide targeted support to help pupils achieve their potential. You may also cover whole-class lessons when teachers are absent, maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour.

HLTA Key Requirements:

• HLTA qualification (essential)

• Experience working in a UK primary school

• Confident in delivering lessons and managing a class

• Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with pupils

• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills

Why Join This School as a HLTA?

• Supportive and inclusive school community

• Opportunity to work across KS1 and KS2

• Chance to develop your skills and make a real impact on pupils’ learning

Apply today by sending your CV to [e-mail]— shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.