Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you a higher-level teaching assistant looking for an opportunity to start from September 2025?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a friendly team in a primary school in Abbey Wood, Greenwich. We require a strong and experienced higher-level teaching assistant who can assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons, tailored to individual student needs. You will be covering planned absences and allow teachers time to plan and mark. You will be covering a Year 4 class most afternoons and a Reception class in the mornings.

In this role, one of your main responsibilities will be to deliver the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils, school policies and strategies. No planning will be required for this role.

You will also be asked to work both independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also, to deliver learning to individuals, small groups, and whole classes as and when required within agreed systems of supervision.

Key Requirements:

• Providing cover in Reception and Year 4 class
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons, tailored to individual student needs
• Help create a positive, structured learning environment
• Work collaboratively with the school leadership team and other teaching staff
• HLTA Qualification or equivalent

Primary School:

• Two-form entry Primary School in Plumstead, Greenwich
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive colleagues and a close-knit school community

Key information:

• Term time only, Monday - Friday
• 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Temp-permanent contract
• -120 - -140 per a day
• Start date: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please click ''Apply'' and upload your most up to date CV. Trial days and/or interviews will be taking place as soon as possible.

You must have a DBS to apply for this role, if you do not have a relevant DBS, Tempest Education can apply one for you.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website or contact a consultant from the primary education team.