Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Greenwich, 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

Are you confident taking the lead in a classroom and helping pupils make progress in smaller groups? Transparency Education is seeking two HLTAs for primary school opportunities in Greenwich.

These roles combine classroom cover with focused learning support. You will use teachers’ plans, adapt activities where appropriate and feed back on pupils’ progress so that support remains joined up.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and activities during agreed class-cover sessions

• Run small-group interventions linked to classroom learning

• Use questioning and observation to check understanding

• Adjust resources for pupils who need additional support or challenge

• Reinforce consistent behaviour expectations

• Liaise with teachers about outcomes and the next steps for pupils

Requirements

• HLTA status or equivalent demonstrable higher-level teaching-assistant experience

• Experience leading learning in a primary setting

• Strong organisation and confidence managing whole-class activities

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one.

What the role offers

• A balance of whole-class work and targeted intervention

• The chance to contribute directly to pupils’ confidence and attainment

• A role suited to experienced support staff seeking broader responsibilities

Send your CV to discuss the two HLTA opportunities in Greenwich.

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