Higher Level Teaching Assistant

JobsinED Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking an HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) for its high-performing school in Islington. This role is tailored for dynamic graduates aspiring to blend education and psychology while making a substantial impact on students with additional needs. With a pro-rata salary of circa £27,000, the position offers comprehensive mentorship and opportunities to advance towards a teaching career. Join a supportive community that values inclusion, innovation, and personal development.

Benefits

Weekly CPD

1:1 mentoring

Progression pathway to teacher training

Qualifications

• Graduate with a passion for teaching, psychology, or SEN.
• Energetic and ambitious to make a measurable difference.
• Proven commitment to child development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group interventions as a HLTA.
• Lead classroom support collaborating with SENCOs and teachers.
• Empower students with additional needs to excel.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Compassion

Child development commitment

Education

High-achieving graduate

Job description

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) – Catalyst Role in Outstanding SEN Provision

Step into a game-changing HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) post in a vibrant, high-performing Islington school that’s redefining inclusion. If you are a dynamic graduate hungry for a career that blends education, psychology, and meaningful SEN impact, this is your headline opportunity to transform classrooms and lives. Be the heartbeat of learning innovation—elevating outcomes, supporting teachers, and empowering young people to thrive.

As a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant), you will supercharge your expertise in one of North London’s most forward-thinking schools—renowned for its acute staff development, specialist SEN support, and inspiring culture of achievement. This is immersive experience, offering rich daily challenge within state-of-the-art facilities and a powerful, supportive peer network. Graduates on track for teacher training, educational psychology, or SEN mastery will find the school’s CPD and progression exceptional—lifting your trajectory from day one.

Key Highlights

• HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) – spearheading learning and inclusion
• Circa £27,000 Pro-rata salary for high-achieving, graduate-level candidates
• Islington location, excellent transport links and energetic local community
• School rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for inclusive practice and student support
• Sector-leading training, full mentorship for aspiring teachers or psychologists
• The role: perfect for future educators, psychologists, SEN specialists and those with top academic backgrounds
• Access to specialist sensory rooms, expert multi-disciplinary teams, and the latest EdTech resources

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering small group interventions as a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant), accelerating pupil progress
• Leading classroom support, collaborating closely with inspiring SENCOs and teachers
• Developing and deploying tailored learning tools for students with EHCPs
• Empowering students with additional needs to excel, both academically and emotionally
• Supporting behaviour strategies and positive reinforcement in and out of class
• Championing pupil voice and inclusion—designing activities that promote confidence and community

Ideal HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) for this Islington School

• High-achieving graduate with a passion for teaching, psychology, or SEN
• Ambitious, energetic, and driven to make a measurable difference
• Proven commitment to child development and safeguarding excellence
• Aspiring educator or psychologist hungry for frontline, real-world experience
• Compassionate, high-integrity, and resilient in demanding situations

Why Join This Islington School?

• Belong to an ‘Outstanding’ school—renowned for innovation & high expectations
• Gain weekly CPD, 1:1 mentoring, and a progression pathway to teacher training
• Be part of a united, expert SEN team with sector-best teaching resources
• Leadership committed to personal development and inclusive achievement
• Warm, collegiate community: you are valued and your career ambition will be nurtured

Apply now to seize the HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) role that will define your educational career. With immediate interviews available, your next chapter in a truly exceptional Islington school could begin this term—don’t let this premier opportunity pass you by.