HLTA/ PPA Cover- Lewisham Primary start ASAP

Create Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Education is recruiting an experienced HLTA to join a 3-form-entry primary school in Lewisham for the autumn term.

The role focuses on PPA cover, delivering teacher-planned lessons and supporting pupils across the primary age range, while class teachers are released for planning and assessment.

You will establish calm routines, build positive relationships quickly and work with year groups and senior leaders to ensure steady progress and a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced HLTA with ability to lead lessons and manage class routines.
• Confident delivering teacher-planned lessons and supporting pupils across the primary age range.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to build positive relationships quickly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons across different year groups following teacher plans.
• Support pupils across the primary age range with learning and access to the curriculum.
• Maintain clear routines and positive behaviour to support engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and senior leaders for smooth handovers and feedback.
• Prioritise safeguarding and pupil wellbeing in all activities.

Job description

Job Description:

HLTA - PPA Cover

Hours: Full-time, full academic year

Location: Lewisham

Start Date: Wednesday 30th September

Create Education are working with a beautiful 3-form-entry primary school in Lewisham, who are looking for a confident, adaptable and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join them from September.

This is a fantastic school with wonderful staff, a great atmosphere and a welcoming, supportive environment. They are looking for an experienced HLTA who enjoys delivering lessons, leading classes and supporting pupils across the primary age range.

The role will focus on providing PPA cover, delivering teacher-planned lessons and ensuring pupils continue to make progress while class teachers are released for planning, preparation and assessment time.

The school is looking for a reliable and engaging HLTA who can confidently step into different classrooms, maintain strong routines, build positive relationships quickly and create a calm, purposeful learning environment.

Key Responsibilities PPA Cover & Lesson Delivery

You will deliver lessons across different year groups, ensuring pupils remain engaged, focused and on task. You will be confident leading a whole class, following teacher planning and adapting your approach where needed to support individual pupils and groups.

Supporting Learning Across the School

You will work across the primary age range, supporting pupils with their learning and helping them access the curriculum. This may include whole-class teaching, small-group support, interventions and helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.

Classroom & Behaviour Management

You will maintain clear routines and expectations in line with school policy, using positive behaviour strategies to support engagement and focus. The schools are looking for someone who can provide consistency, structure and a calm presence when covering classes.

Teamwork & Communication

You will work closely with class teachers, year group teams and senior leaders to ensure smooth handovers and effective lesson delivery. You will provide feedback on pupil engagement, progress and behaviour after cover sessions and support the wider school day where needed.

Safeguarding & Wellbeing

You will prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, following safeguarding, child protection and health and safety procedures at all times. You will help create an inclusive environment where all children feel supported, valued and ready to learn.

Why This Role is Exciting

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced HLTA who enjoys the responsibility of leading lessons and wants a varied role across two beautiful, welcoming primary schools with wonderful staff and a great atmosphere.

You will play a key part in delivering high-quality PPA cover, supporting teaching and learning, and helping pupils thrive across the school.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.