Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary School | Lewisham, South East London
Daily 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
  • 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.