HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Start Date: October 2025
Location: Southall
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience






About the Role/School

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity is based in a welcoming Southall primary school that offers a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where children thrive both academically and personally.

Rooted in strong values of care, ambition, respect, and empathy, the school has been recognised as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

With a broad and engaging curriculum, excellent pastoral care, and enriching extracurricular opportunities, the setting nurtures confidence, creativity, and wellbeing while preparing every child to achieve their full potential.

The school values and supports its dedicated staff, and as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will become part of a nurturing team where high levels of job satisfaction contribute to the positive, caring atmosphere.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

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  Work with small groups of children across the school, delivering targeted interventions to pupil premium students.

  
  


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  Provide high-quality classroom support and foster a positive learning environment.

  
  


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  Cover classes in the teacher's absence, ensuring lessons are engaging and well-managed.

  
  


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  Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and senior leaders to raise attainment and support every child's development.

  
  


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  Play an active role in maintaining the school's high standards of care, ambition, respect, and empathy.

  
  

To be successful as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you must have:

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  Experience in a similar role (essential).

  
  


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  Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service.

  
  


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  Right to work in the UK.

  
  


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  A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

  
  

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant role requires someone who can confidently deliver interventions and cover whole classes when required, maintaining a stimulating and positive classroom environment.

If this Higher Level Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5-star, Google-rated, London-based education recruitment agency.

Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role—our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities, including short-term, long-term, and permanent positions within education, as well as a high volume of daily supply work.

If you are an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference, this is an excellent opportunity to join an outstanding school and grow your career.