Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Location: Lewisham, London, SE14
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.
Ready to take greater responsibility in the classroom while continuing to work directly with pupils?
Transparency Education is recruiting an accomplished Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Lewisham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can lead interventions, cover classes confidently and provide skilled support across the curriculum.
As the Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work with teachers and senior leaders to improve pupil progress, maintain continuity of learning and support the wider school day.

Key responsibilities
• Deliver planned lessons during short-term teacher absence or PPA time.
• Lead targeted literacy, numeracy and SEND interventions.
• Adapt resources and teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Assess pupils’ understanding and provide clear feedback to teachers.
• Model positive behaviour and maintain established classroom routines.
• Support less-experienced teaching assistants where appropriate.
• Contribute to planning meetings, displays and enrichment activities.

Requirements
The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have:
• HLTA status, a Level 4 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience in a primary-school classroom.
• Confidence leading whole classes and small groups.
• Secure knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Effective behaviour-management and communication skills.
• A professional understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND would be advantageous.

Benefits
• Competitive pay of £100–£120 per day.
• Greater classroom responsibility without the full workload of a teaching post.
• A full-time, long-term placement offering stability and continuity.
• Opportunities to strengthen leadership and curriculum-delivery experience.
• A potential progression route into teacher training or pastoral leadership.
• Dedicated support from Transparency Education.

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.