Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Croydon

Location: Croydon, London, England

Pay: £110–£130 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 23 November 2026; immediate start available

Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

Transparency Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a primary school opportunity in Croydon. You will combine planned class cover with targeted support, helping pupils make progress while working closely with teachers.

This role suits an experienced practitioner who can explain tasks clearly, lead learning confidently and keep support connected to classroom goals. Your cover responsibilities and intervention timetable will be agreed before placement.

• Lead agreed whole-class activities and maintain purposeful classroom routines.
  
• Deliver focused interventions and record changes in pupil understanding.
  
• Adapt resources and provide clear feedback to teachers on learning and support needs.
  

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• HLTA status or equivalent relevant qualifications and demonstrable experience.
  
• Experience leading classes or structured learning groups in a primary setting.
  
• Secure curriculum knowledge and effective, positive behaviour support.
  
• Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
  

Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

Use your strengths across class teaching support and focused interventions, with opportunities to see the impact of both.

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Apply with your CV, HLTA qualification or equivalent experience, and examples of learning you have led.

Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks.