Job description

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) – Temp-to-Perm Opportunity, Full-time starting September 2026

Here is a vibrant primary school that is part of the Reach South Academy Trust. The school was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, with inspectors recognising the school's strengths across Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision.

Duties as HLTA:

Delivering planned learning activities and interventions
Leading whole-class lessons when required
Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
Assisting with assessment and pupil progress monitoring
Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

The Ideal HLTA

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
Previous experience working within a primary school setting
Confidence delivering lessons and covering classes when required
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Passion for supporting children's learning and development

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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