Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – West Kilburn

Location: West Kilburn, London
Start Date: Monday 13th October
Contract: 12-week placement (with potential to extend)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in West Kilburn who are seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from Monday 13th October. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied role that combines classroom support, lesson cover, and small-group interventions.

The school prides itself on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both pupils and staff. As an HLTA, you will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning, raising pupil attainment, and providing high-quality support across Key Stage 2.

The Role

The successful candidate will take on a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Providing classroom cover for Year 3 and Year 4 pupils when required.

• Delivering PPA cover and other planned teaching sessions under the guidance of the class teacher.

• Supporting the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

• Leading small-group and one-to-one interventions, including phonics, pre-teaching, guided reading, and targeted support in core subjects.

• Supporting Speech and Language interventions (previous experience in this area would be highly desirable).

• Accompanying pupils and staff on weekly trips to the local swimming pool, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.

• Contributing to the wider life of the school and working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must:

• Hold recognised HLTA status.

• Have proven classroom experience, ideally within Key Stage 2, and be confident in leading whole-class learning.

• Be skilled in planning, delivering, and evaluating small-group interventions.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

• Be adaptable, proactive, and able to manage behaviour effectively within the classroom.

• Have a genuine passion for education and supporting children to reach their full potential.

Why Apply?

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA to join a supportive and forward-thinking school community. In return, you will benefit from:

• A welcoming and collaborative school environment.

• A role that allows you to use your skills in both teaching and support capacities.

• An initial 12-week placement with the possibility of extension for the right candidate.

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly.

• Ongoing support, guidance, and career advice from our experienced recruitment team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated HLTA who is looking for a new challenge in an engaging and rewarding school setting.

If you are available to start from Monday 13th October, hold HLTA status, and meet the criteria outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.