Lead HLTA - Primary Classrooms & PPA Coverage

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for primary schools in Bexley, starting January 2027. The role involves leading lessons in the absence of teachers, delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions, and supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2.

The ideal candidate holds HLTA qualification or has substantial classroom experience, with strong classroom management and communication skills, and flexibility to work across year groups.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or substantial relevant classroom experience.
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons to whole classes.
• Good knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work across different year groups.
• Previous experience providing PPA cover is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class learning during planned teacher absence or PPA cover.
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility

PPA cover experience

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for primary schools in Bexley, starting January 2027. The role involves leading lessons in the absence of teachers, delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions, and supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2.

The ideal candidate holds HLTA qualification or has substantial classroom experience, with strong classroom management and communication skills, and flexibility to work across year groups.