Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Type: 8:30am -4pm

Location: Tower Hamlets  

Salary: £100 – £130 Per day  

The Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality learning across a Primary school in Tower Hamlets by providing PPA Cover for teachers. This will involve leading whole-class lessons in a range of subjects, following planned work, and ensuring pupils remain engaged, supported, and challenged in their learning. A significant part of your role will also include delivering PE lessons, where you will lead engaging, active, and inclusive sessions that promote teamwork, skill development, and a love of physical activity. Working closely with teaching staff, you will adapt resources to meet the needs of all learners, manage classroom behaviour effectively, and create a positive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires confidence, flexibility, and the ability to take initiative when leading learning independently.

A Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Deliver planned lessons across a range of subjects to provide PPA cover for class teachers
• Plan, lead, and deliver engaging PE lessons that promote physical activity, teamwork, and skill development
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Lead small group work or interventions to support pupil progress and attainment
• Supervise pupils during lessons, break times, and transitions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Provide constructive feedback to pupils to support learning and personal development
• Work collaboratively with class teachers to prepare resources, assess pupil progress, and contribute to lesson planning where required
• Maintain accurate records of pupil achievement and behaviour when covering lessons

Qualifications and requirements – Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

• Holds an HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
• Has strong classroom management and communication skills
• Can confidently lead learning across a range of subjects and year groups
• Expeirence covering PE lessons is ideal
• Is adaptable, proactive, and able to use their initiative
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Has a passion for helping children achieve their best

Benefits – Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

In return, the school can offer the successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant the following:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of education
• Training courses provided

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets