Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary School

Location: Bexley, South East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Academic Year)
Salary: 110- 120 per day (dependent on role & experience)

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming three-form entry primary school in Bexley for an experienced and confident HLTA to join the team from September. This is a full-time, long-term role for the full academic year, offering the chance to support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

As the school's HLTA, you will work closely with class teachers and senior leaders to deliver high-quality learning experiences across the primary phase. You will lead whole-class lessons during PPA cover, support targeted interventions, and help ensure pupils are engaged, supported and making strong progress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across different year groups

• Supporting small-group and one-to-one interventions

• Working with teachers to prepare engaging learning activities

• Promoting positive behaviour and an inclusive classroom environment

• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teaching staff

• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs where required

This friendly and inclusive primary school has a strong reputation within the local community and is led by a supportive leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing. The school offers excellent facilities, well-resourced classrooms and a collaborative staff culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for pupils.

The successful candidate will join a welcoming team that values professionalism, flexibility and a genuine passion for education.

The successful applicant will have:

• HLTA status or a recognised equivalent qualification

• Previous experience working in a UK primary school

• Confidence delivering lessons across the primary age range

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to supporting learning

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

• Full-time, long-term placement for the academic year

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities

• The opportunity to secure a permanent role within the school

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive Bexley primary school this September, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our specialist education consultants will be in touch to discuss the role.