Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Graduate Preferred)

Location: Westminster, London
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and inclusive school community in the London Borough of Westminster.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about education and committed to helping children achieve their full potential. Whether you are considering a future career in teaching or have experience working with young people, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your professional skills in a supportive school environment.

Working closely with teachers and senior leaders, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality learning experiences, supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development, and leading learning across a range of year groups.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver planned lessons to whole classes during teachers' Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time and short-term absences.
• Work alongside class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide targeted interventions to individuals and small groups to accelerate progress.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) where appropriate.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Support wider school activities, educational visits and enrichment opportunities.

• Holds a degree (essential) and has a strong academic background.
• Has experience working with children or young people in a school, tutoring, mentoring, coaching or youth work setting.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident leading learning and managing groups of pupils.
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Has high expectations of all pupils and believes every child can succeed.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Graduates considering teacher training or a career in education.
• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking to progress into a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role.
• Individuals interested in educational leadership, SEND, educational psychology or child development.

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced teachers and school leaders.
• High-quality training to develop your classroom practice and leadership skills.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
• Excellent transport links across West London.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.