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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 18 November 2025
Salary: £110 to £120 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 December 2025
Location: Greenwich, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 194723

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Summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)


Location: Greenwich, South East London
Pay: £110 - £120 per day (negotiable, dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Long-term placement with a strong view to permanent appointment
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (Full-Time)
Easily Accessible From: Blackheath, Lewisham, Charlton, Woolwich, Deptford, Peckham

An exceptional opening has arisen for a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to become part of a dynamic primary school team in Greenwich.

Long Term Futures is partnering with a proactive school dedicated to fostering an inspiring and supportive environment for all pupils. We are seeking a highly capable professional ready to significantly impact pupil achievement and contribute positively to wider school life.

This is a crucial full-time role. As an HLTA, your expertise will be vital in supporting curriculum delivery, independently leading classes, and providing reliable cover to ensure continuity in learning. This is a secure long-term placement with a strong view to a permanent appointment, upholding the school's excellent standards and enriching the academic experience for pupils.
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Covering lessons and managing classroom dynamics during teacher absence, including PPA time, delivering pre-prepared material.


Covering lessons and managing classroom dynamics during teacher absence, including PPA time, delivering pre-prepared material.
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Targeted support for individuals or small groups, running intervention sessions focused on core areas (literacy, numeracy, or specific educational needs).


Targeted support for individuals or small groups, running intervention sessions focused on core areas (literacy, numeracy, or specific educational needs).
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Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to teachers and assisting with continuous assessment.


Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to teachers and assisting with continuous assessment.
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Contributing to curriculum support, involving preparing, adapting, and tailoring learning resources.


Contributing to curriculum support, involving preparing, adapting, and tailoring learning resources.
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Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a stimulating, safe environment.


Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a stimulating, safe environment.
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Collaborating closely with colleagues to maintain a consistent educational approach.


Collaborating closely with colleagues to maintain a consistent educational approach.
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The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification is mandatory.


The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification is mandatory.
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Substantial prior experience as an HLTA or an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant in a primary school context.


Substantial prior experience as an HLTA or an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant in a primary school context.
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A demonstrable ability to implement effective behaviour management strategies and the confidence to take sole charge of a classroom.


A demonstrable ability to implement effective behaviour management strategies and the confidence to take sole charge of a classroom.
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A robust working knowledge of the primary national curriculum and the skill to modify teaching methods accordingly.


A robust working knowledge of the primary national curriculum and the skill to modify teaching methods accordingly.
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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for working effectively with the entire school community.


Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for working effectively with the entire school community.
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An existing enhanced DBS check on the Update Service, or preparedness to undergo a new application.


An existing enhanced DBS check on the Update Service, or preparedness to undergo a new application.

Partnering with Long Term Futures and this Greenwich school provides:
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Access to specialising professional development to further refine your HLTA competencies.


Access to specialising professional development to further refine your HLTA competencies.
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A highly supportive and forward-looking school ethos where your dedication is genuinely appreciated.


A highly supportive and forward-looking school ethos where your dedication is genuinely appreciated.
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The stability of consistent, long-term employment with a genuine prospect of moving to a permanent contract.


The stability of consistent, long-term employment with a genuine prospect of moving to a permanent contract.
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Dedicated support and guidance from our experienced recruitment specialists.


Dedicated support and guidance from our experienced recruitment specialists.

If you are a qualified HLTA keen on securing this rewarding role:
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Submit your current CV for an immediate review.


Submit your current CV for an immediate review.
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Get in touch with Jack, our expert consultant for South London vacancies.


Get in touch with Jack, our expert consultant for South London vacancies.
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Successfully complete all mandatory background and compliance checks.


Successfully complete all mandatory background and compliance checks.
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Schedule your interview with the school's leadership team.


Schedule your interview with the school's leadership team.

Contact Jack at Long Term Futures today for further details or to discuss other exciting opportunities!

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