Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Description:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Lambeth, London

Salary: £110 - £130 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Start date: 19/10/2026

Hours: Term time, 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Lead a lesson, support a breakthrough and help learning continue smoothly. Transparency Education is recruiting two HLTAs for primary opportunities in Lambeth.

You will work across planned classroom cover and focused pupil support, bringing confidence and consistency to both. We are looking for experienced practitioners who can follow teaching plans while responding thoughtfully to what pupils need in the moment.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for planned whole-class activities within the role’s agreed scope

• Run small-group interventions and review learning outcomes

• Prepare and adapt materials with guidance from teachers

• Support inclusive behaviour and effective classroom routines

• Liaise with teachers about progress, misconceptions and further support

Requirements

• HLTA status or equivalent evidence of higher-level support experience

• Confidence leading learning in primary classrooms

• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication

• The ability to organise tasks and respond flexibly to pupils’ needs

• An enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role, or willingness to complete one.

What the role offers

• A role combining leadership of learning with direct pupil support

• Opportunities to use existing strengths across different curriculum areas

• The chance to strengthen your skills in adapting tasks and assessing understanding

• Access to professional development for experienced classroom support staff

Apply below or email your CV to

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance