Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Description:

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Location: Ealing, London, UK
Salary: £100–£120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only

About This HLTA Opportunity

A community-focused primary school in Ealing is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for the new academic year.

As the school’s Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning. You will cover planned teacher release time, lead academic interventions and provide additional support to pupils who need help developing confidence and independence.

You will join a school where teaching assistants are valued as an important part of the wider teaching team.

Main Responsibilities

Delivering pre-planned lessons in KS1 and KS2

Leading booster groups and structured interventions

Supporting pupils with SEND in class and during targeted sessions

Using questioning and feedback to extend pupil learning

Helping to create engaging classroom resources

Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records

Contributing to a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment

What We Are Looking For

You should:

Hold HLTA status or a relevant Level 3 qualification

Have strong experience in a primary school setting

Be comfortable taking responsibility for a whole class

Understand how to support pupils with different learning needs

Demonstrate effective behaviour management

Be organised, reliable and able to use your initiative

Have the right to work in the UK

Previous experience supporting phonics, literacy or mathematics interventions would be particularly valuable.

What You Can Expect

Clear planning and guidance from class teachers

A welcoming and experienced support team

Access to appropriate resources and training

A varied role with meaningful responsibility

Opportunities to broaden your primary teaching experience 

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now 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 Teach-Now 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.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now 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