Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £130 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | Thornton Heath, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 185692 |
Summary
Long Term Futures presents an exceptional opportunity that has opened for a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a thriving primary school in Thornton Heath. We are seeking an impactful professional ready to take on significant responsibility and elevate the learning experiences of pupils.
This full-time position is in a "Good"-rated primary school and is integral to the delivery of high-quality education. It's a long-term role with a clear path to a permanent contract, allowing you to become a valued and consistent presence within a supportive school community.
As an HLTA, you will play a key part in the educational landscape of the school. Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading learning sessions, including covering teacher absences and PPA time across different year groups.
Leading learning sessions, including covering teacher absences and PPA time across different year groups.
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Designing and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, especially in core subjects like literacy and numeracy.
Designing and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, especially in core subjects like literacy and numeracy.
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Tracking pupil progress and providing detailed feedback to class teachers.
Tracking pupil progress and providing detailed feedback to class teachers.
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Preparing classroom resources and adapting learning materials to meet diverse needs.
Preparing classroom resources and adapting learning materials to meet diverse needs.
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Upholding positive behaviour principles and fostering a respectful and productive classroom atmosphere.
Upholding positive behaviour principles and fostering a respectful and productive classroom atmosphere.
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Collaborating closely with teaching staff and other professionals to enhance pupil outcomes.
Collaborating closely with teaching staff and other professionals to enhance pupil outcomes.
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A Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification (this is mandatory).
A Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification (this is mandatory).
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Proven experience as an HLTA or a senior teaching assistant in a primary school setting.
Proven experience as an HLTA or a senior teaching assistant in a primary school setting.
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The ability to manage classroom dynamics confidently and lead learning independently.
The ability to manage classroom dynamics confidently and lead learning independently.
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A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching methods.
A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching methods.
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Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
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A valid enhanced DBS check or a willingness to apply for one.
A valid enhanced DBS check or a willingness to apply for one.
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Continuous professional development opportunities tailored for advanced teaching assistants.
Continuous professional development opportunities tailored for advanced teaching assistants.
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A supportive and collaborative school culture where your contributions are highly valued.
A supportive and collaborative school culture where your contributions are highly valued.
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The assurance of consistent, long-term work with the potential for a permanent role.
The assurance of consistent, long-term work with the potential for a permanent role.
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Dedicated guidance from our experienced recruitment consultants.
Dedicated guidance from our experienced recruitment consultants.
Thornton Heath has excellent public transport links, making it easily accessible from areas such as Croydon, Streatham, Norbury, Mitcham, and Crystal Palace.
If you are a qualified HLTA ready to take on this rewarding challenge, please submit your up-to-date CV for prompt consideration. Our specialist for South London, Jack, is available to provide more information.
This full-time position is in a "Good"-rated primary school and is integral to the delivery of high-quality education. It's a long-term role with a clear path to a permanent contract, allowing you to become a valued and consistent presence within a supportive school community.
As an HLTA, you will play a key part in the educational landscape of the school. Your responsibilities will include:
-
Leading learning sessions, including covering teacher absences and PPA time across different year groups.
Leading learning sessions, including covering teacher absences and PPA time across different year groups.
-
Designing and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, especially in core subjects like literacy and numeracy.
Designing and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, especially in core subjects like literacy and numeracy.
-
Tracking pupil progress and providing detailed feedback to class teachers.
Tracking pupil progress and providing detailed feedback to class teachers.
-
Preparing classroom resources and adapting learning materials to meet diverse needs.
Preparing classroom resources and adapting learning materials to meet diverse needs.
-
Upholding positive behaviour principles and fostering a respectful and productive classroom atmosphere.
Upholding positive behaviour principles and fostering a respectful and productive classroom atmosphere.
-
Collaborating closely with teaching staff and other professionals to enhance pupil outcomes.
Collaborating closely with teaching staff and other professionals to enhance pupil outcomes.
-
A Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification (this is mandatory).
A Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification (this is mandatory).
-
Proven experience as an HLTA or a senior teaching assistant in a primary school setting.
Proven experience as an HLTA or a senior teaching assistant in a primary school setting.
-
The ability to manage classroom dynamics confidently and lead learning independently.
The ability to manage classroom dynamics confidently and lead learning independently.
-
A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching methods.
A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching methods.
-
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
-
A valid enhanced DBS check or a willingness to apply for one.
A valid enhanced DBS check or a willingness to apply for one.
-
Continuous professional development opportunities tailored for advanced teaching assistants.
Continuous professional development opportunities tailored for advanced teaching assistants.
-
A supportive and collaborative school culture where your contributions are highly valued.
A supportive and collaborative school culture where your contributions are highly valued.
-
The assurance of consistent, long-term work with the potential for a permanent role.
The assurance of consistent, long-term work with the potential for a permanent role.
-
Dedicated guidance from our experienced recruitment consultants.
Dedicated guidance from our experienced recruitment consultants.
Thornton Heath has excellent public transport links, making it easily accessible from areas such as Croydon, Streatham, Norbury, Mitcham, and Crystal Palace.
If you are a qualified HLTA ready to take on this rewarding challenge, please submit your up-to-date CV for prompt consideration. Our specialist for South London, Jack, is available to provide more information.