Primary HLTA: Lead Lessons & Interventions (KS1–KS2)

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Barnet from September 2026. You will lead planned lessons across KS1 and KS2, delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupils with diverse needs.

The ideal candidate will be calm, organised and proactive, able to build positive relationships and provide reliable classroom leadership while teachers plan and assess. This is a full-time, temporary post.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or a relevant Level 4 qualification.
• Recent experience supporting pupils in a UK primary school.
• Confidence leading lessons across KS1 or KS2.
• Strong behaviour-management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• A good working knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two satisfactory professional references covering recent employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to whole classes, small groups and individuals.
• Lead targeted interventions in areas such as phonics, reading, writing and mathematics.
• Adapt activities to support pupils with SEND and differing levels of attainment.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain established classroom routines.
• Assess pupils’ understanding and provide useful feedback to class teachers.
• Support teachers with planning, preparation, displays and learning resources.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, phase leaders and pastoral staff.
• Supervise pupils during transitions and other parts of the school day when required.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

KS1/KS2 experience

SEND support

Classroom leadership

UK primary knowledge

Education

HLTA status or Level 4 qualification

Job description

Teach Now is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Barnet from September 2026. You will lead planned lessons across KS1 and KS2, delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupils with diverse needs.

The ideal candidate will be calm, organised and proactive, able to build positive relationships and provide reliable classroom leadership while teachers plan and assess. This is a full-time, temporary post.