While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary School | Lewisham, South East LondonDaily Rate: £120 - £130 per day PAYE (Equivalent of £140 - £150 via Umbrella)Start Date: April 2026 (after Easter Holidays) A welcoming and well-established mainstream primary school in the South East London borough of Lewisham is seeking a confident and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team after the Easter holidays in April 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive school environment with excellent transport links, as the school is conveniently located within a 5-minute walk of a local train station, making it easily accessible from across South East London and surrounding areas. The Role As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. The role will involve a combination of whole-class teaching, small group interventions, and occasional 1:1 support. You will be required to: Deliver whole-class lessons in the absence of the class teacher Support teaching and learning across all year groups from EYFS to Year 6 Lead targeted intervention groups to support pupil progress Provide 1:1 support for pupils where required Work closely with teachers and the wider support staff team Demonstrate flexibility and confidence in adapting to different classroom settings The Ideal Educator The successful candidate will: Hold HLTA status or have equivalent experience supporting whole-class teaching Have experience working within a UK primary school setting Be confident leading lessons and managing a classroom Be flexible, proactive, and adaptable across different year groups xehkeey Have a strong understanding of the primary curriculum What's on Offer Competitive daily rate of £120 - £130 PAYE (£140 - £150 via Umbrella) Opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming primary school Excellent transport links with the school located just 5 minutes from a local station The chance to gain valuable experience across all primary year groups If you are an enthusiastic HLTA looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant primary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your role starting April 2026.