Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Are you an ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant ready for a role that offers genuine teaching experience and excellent career progression?
A successful 3-form entry Primary School in Haringey is looking to appoint an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or ECT looking to strengthen their classroom experience before securing a permanent teaching role.
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you'll lead Maths intervention groups, deliver targeted support to small groups of pupils, and occasionally take responsibility for a Year 5 class for short periods during the school day when the class teacher is absent. Lesson planning will already be completed, allowing the Higher Level Teaching Assistant to concentrate on delivering engaging lessons and maintaining excellent classroom routines.
This school has developed a strong reputation for recognising talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant staff. In recent years, several candidates introduced through Reeson Education have progressed into permanent ECT positions within the school, making this an excellent stepping stone towards a teaching career.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
- Deliver Maths interventions as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Lead targeted small group learning as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Occasionally teach a Year 5 class using pre-planned lessons as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Work alongside experienced teachers to improve pupil outcomes
- Support assessment and pupil progress as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Build confidence leading learning across KS2
Why Become the School's Higher Level Teaching Assistant?
- September 2026 start
- Full-time Monday-Friday position
- Supportive mentoring from experienced teachers
- Fantastic opportunity for ECTs wanting an extra year of experience
- Proven pathway into permanent teaching opportunities
- Excellent CPD and career progression within a thriving 3-form entry school
This Higher Level Teaching Assistant position is ideal for candidates who see themselves leading their own classroom in the near future while gaining invaluable experience in an outstanding primary setting.
Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one through us.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%