Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Tottenham, London

Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Primary School | Tottenham | Mid-November Start | EYFS-Year 6

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a welcoming Tottenham primary school?

Reeson Education is working with a primary school in Tottenham, North London, seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start from mid-November 2026.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has strong classroom experience and is confident covering classes across the full primary age range, from EYFS through to Year 6.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing class cover across the school, ensuring pupils receive consistent and engaging learning in the absence of their usual teacher.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Cover classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Deliver lessons using plans and resources provided by the class teacher
• Take full responsibility for the classroom when covering
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and pupil engagement
• Adapt quickly to different year groups and classroom environments
• Work effectively alongside Teaching Assistants and other school staff
• Support pupils with a range of abilities and additional needs
• Maintain a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience covering classes in a UK primary school - essential
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confidence covering classes independently
• Experience across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
• A confident and authoritative classroom presence
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A valid Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one through Reeson Education

This school is specifically looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can step into a classroom confidently and hit the ground running.

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant position offers the opportunity to work across a full primary setting rather than being restricted to one year group.

For an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant, it is an excellent chance to demonstrate your versatility, classroom management and ability to work with pupils from EYFS through to Year 6.

The school is based in Tottenham and benefits from excellent transport links, with several stations located nearby, making the school easily accessible from across North London.

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Start: Mid-November 2026
Location: Tottenham, North London
Year Groups: EYFS - Year 6
Experience: Primary class-cover experience essential
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
Behaviour: Strong behaviour management essential

If you are an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is confident covering classes across EYFS to Year 6 and looking for your next opportunity in Tottenham, apply today to speak with Reeson Education.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%