Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Lewisham, London Salary: £110 - £130 per day, depending on qualifications and experience. Contract: Temporary; full-time availability preferred, working pattern to be agreed Start date: 05/10/2026 Hours: Term time - 8:30 - 3:30 - school day Ready to use your classroom experience in a role with more responsibility? Transparency Education is recruiting for two Higher Level Teaching Assistant positions in Lewisham. As an HLTA, you will combine planned class cover with targeted support for individuals and small groups. You should be comfortable leading learning, explaining tasks clearly and giving teachers useful feedback on what pupils have understood. Responsibilities • Lead planned learning activities under the direction of teaching staff • Provide whole-class cover within the agreed scope of the role • Deliver literacy or numeracy interventions and review progress • Adapt resources to support different learning needs • Maintain positive behaviour and established classroom routines • Share assessment observations with teachers and the SENCO Requirements • HLTA status or equivalent experience carrying out higher-level classroom responsibilities • A strong background in primary education • Confidence leading a class and managing groups independently • Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills • An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one. What the role offers • A varied role across classroom teaching support and interventions • The opportunity to use and extend your existing school experience • Greater involvement in planning and reviewing targeted learning Tell us about your class-cover and intervention experience when you apply for an HLTA role in Lewisham. 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