HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: South East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

Reed Education is working in partnership with a well-established and highly inclusive primary school in South East London to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a diverse and thriving school community that places children at the heart of everything it does. The school is committed to providing a high-quality, well-rounded education and has ambitious expectations for both pupils and staff. With an innovative curriculum, strong leadership and a supportive team culture, this is an excellent environment in which to develop your career.

The Role

As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with class teachers and leadership teams to deliver high-quality learning experiences, provide targeted interventions and lead lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups.
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Leading small group and intervention sessions.
• Working collaboratively with teachers to support pupil progress.
• Creating a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring and recording pupil achievement and progress.
• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or has substantial experience in a similar role.
• Has experience working within a primary school setting.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident leading whole-class learning.
• Has a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child achieves their potential.
• Is flexible, proactive and able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Enthusiastic and engaged pupils.
• Strong leadership and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive school culture.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's learning and outcomes.

Apply Today

If you are a passionate HLTA looking for a rewarding new opportunity starting in September, we'd love to hear from you.