Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teach Now
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – KS2
Location: Colindale, Barnet
Salary: £120–£125 per day
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary
Start date: ASAP
A large, inclusive community primary school in Colindale is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work predominantly across Years 5 and 6.
This varied position combines pupil support with regular whole-class cover. The successful candidate must feel comfortable stepping into a Year 6 classroom, delivering planned lessons and managing pupils independently.
Responsibilities
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Support teaching and learning across Years 5 and 6.
• Deliver planned lessons and provide whole-class cover.
• Keep pupils engaged, focused and ready to learn.
• Manage classroom routines and behaviour confidently.
• Provide targeted individual and small-group support.
• Work closely with KS2 teachers and the wider school team.
Requirements
The school is looking for someone with:
• Strong experience working in KS2.
• Confidence leading a class independently.
• Good knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Effective and consistent behaviour-management skills.
• A calm, assertive and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
The Year 6 cohort includes some lively personalities who may occasionally test boundaries. Behaviour is not extreme, but the successful candidate must be comfortable addressing low-level disruption calmly and promptly.
What the School Offers
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Support from experienced Year 5 and Year 6 teachers.
• Valuable whole-class teaching experience.
• Consistent working days each week.
• A stable, long-term opportunity within KS2.
Applications are welcomed from experienced HLTAs, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and teachers who are confident managing a KS2 classroom.
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.
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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.
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