Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Lambeth, London, SE11
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are available for candidates with extensive experience and relevant training. Pay is determined in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Transparency Education is recruiting an experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position at a primary school in Lambeth.
This role offers greater responsibility than a standard teaching assistant position and would suit a capable practitioner who can lead learning, provide planned class cover and support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to maintain high-quality learning when leading groups, delivering interventions or covering lessons.

The role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide short-term whole-class cover where required.
• Lead targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, phonics or other identified areas.
• Support individual pupils and small groups with specific learning needs.
• Adapt resources and explanations to improve pupil understanding.
• Monitor progress and provide clear feedback to teachers.
• Support pupils with SEND, EAL or social and emotional needs.
• Help maintain positive behaviour and consistent classroom routines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and the SENCO.
• Contribute to the preparation of classroom resources and learning activities.
• Promote pupil independence, confidence and participation.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and professional conduct requirements.

About you
We are looking for someone who:
• Has substantial experience working as a teaching assistant or HLTA in a primary school.
• Holds an HLTA qualification or can demonstrate equivalent experience and responsibility.
• Is confident leading a class using work prepared by the teacher.
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Understands the primary curriculum across more than one key stage.
• Can manage classroom behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Has experience delivering structured interventions.
• Works well independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Is organised, reliable and able to respond flexibly to changing priorities.
• Experience supporting phonics, SEND, speech and language needs or pupils with social and emotional barriers would be beneficial.

What this opportunity offers
• Competitive daily pay of £100–£120.
• A full-time, long-term role with reliable working hours.
• Greater classroom responsibility and professional development.
• Opportunities to lead learning across different year groups.
• Valuable experience for candidates considering teacher training.
• The chance to become an established member of a supportive school team.
• Potential for the placement to continue or become permanent.

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education 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 us 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.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education 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.