Job Advertisement:Primary School Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Harrow, London
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: January
Are you an experienced and passionate HLTA ready to support and inspire young learners? A thriving and inclusive school in Harrow is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping pupils’ educational journeys while advancing your career in education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver planned lessons and lead classroom activities in the absence of the teacher.
- Provide targeted support to pupils, including small group and 1:1 interventions.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation, resource development, and classroom management.
- Monitor and assess pupil progress, reporting findings to the teacher and contributing to planning.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and school leaders to ensure a cohesive approach to learning.
- Support the social, emotional, and academic development of all pupils, fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment.
Requirements:
- HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- Proven ability to lead classes confidently and effectively.
- Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Patience, adaptability, and a commitment to helping pupils succeed.
- A valid Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly school community in Harrow.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
If you are a motivated and experienced HLTA eager to make a difference in children’s education, we would love to hear from you!
To Apply:
Please send your CV to aaron.glasgow@protocol-education.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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