Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Ealing, London
Pay: £125–£145 per day
Job Type: Full Time | Long Term | Temporary
Start Date: July 2026
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in a supportive Primary School?

Teach Now is recruiting a confident and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and ambitious primary school in Ealing. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 while making a real impact on pupils academic and personal development.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher absence and PPA cover.
• Lead small-group and 1:1 interventions in literacy, numeracy and other curriculum areas.
• Support pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech & language needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and create an engaging, inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and senior leaders to raise pupil achievement.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Role Requirements

To be successful in this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, you will have:

• Experience working as a HLTA or an experienced Teaching Assistant within a UK Primary School.
• Confidence leading whole-class learning across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and delivering targeted interventions.
• Strong behaviour management and excellent communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with a genuine passion for education.
• A HLTA qualification is desirable, although applicants with significant classroom experience will also be considered.

What Youll Receive
• Competitive daily pay of £125–£145.
• Long-term, full-time opportunity with potential for ongoing employment.
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming school environment.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Dedicated support from your Teach Now consultant throughout your placement.

If youre a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant ready to make a positive difference in a thriving primary school, wed love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now 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 Teach-Now 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.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now 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.