Job Description

Key Stage 1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

South London Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time Term Time Only Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

Reed Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and successful primary school for an experienced Key Stage 1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and proactive HLTA who can hit the ground running, lead whole-class learning when required, and make an immediate impact on pupil progress.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 1, delivering targeted interventions, leading phonics sessions, and providing class cover when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and provide whole-class cover across KS1
• Lead daily phonics sessions and support early reading development
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Support pupils of varying abilities, including SEND and EAL learners
• Work closely with class teachers to raise attainment and accelerate progress
• Monitor and assess pupil progress within intervention groups
• Promote positive behaviour and create an engaging learning environment
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support school initiatives

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

HLTA status or significant experience in a similar role

Strong experience working within Key Stage 1

A secure understanding of phonics programmes and early reading

Experience leading interventions that demonstrate impact on pupil progress

Confidence delivering lessons and managing whole classes independently

Excellent behaviour management skills

A positive, flexible and team-oriented approach

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils
• Strong leadership and collaborative working culture
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children's outcomes

Apply Now

If you are an experienced HLTA who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and can confidently lead learning across KS1, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for a September start