Job Description

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 xbpsjku
• 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.