Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary

Teach Now are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, forward-thinking primary school in Finchley, Barnet. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to bring their expertise, creativity, and confidence into a setting that truly values its staff.

The school is known for its positive atmosphere, strong leadership, and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. With a collaborative team approach and a culture that celebrates individuality, this is a fantastic environment for an HLTA who enjoys variety and thrives on making learning engaging and accessible.

Why This School?

• A supportive, approachable leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing

• A vibrant school community with motivated pupils and engaged families

• Opportunities to lead learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2

• A creative curriculum that encourages innovation and active learning

• Strong SEND provision with excellent teamwork between teachers and support staff

Your Role Will Include

• Delivering pre-planned lessons to whole classes in the teacher’s absence

• Providing targeted support for SEND learners and adapting resources

• Leading interventions and small-group learning sessions

• Collaborating closely with class teachers on planning and assessment

• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• HLTA status or substantial TA experience with confidence to lead learning

• Experience across multiple primary phases (EYFS–KS2)

• Excellent communication, behaviour management, and organisational skills

• A flexible, proactive, and child-centred approach

• Passion for helping all pupils achieve their potential

If you’re looking to take on a role with real impact, in a school that will support and champion you, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance