Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Greenwich E14
Contract: Long-term
Day Rate: £110-£128 (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable From: Lewisham, Bexley, Southwark, Bromley, Woolwich, Eltham
The Opportunity
Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Greenwich seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take on more responsibility, including leading lessons, delivering interventions, and supporting students across KS3 and KS4.
The school has a strong focus on inclusive practice, behaviour support and academic progress, making it ideal for an experienced a HLTA looking to make a real impact.
Your Key Responsibilities
Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 & KS4 in the absence of the class teacher
Provide high-quality support to students with SEN, including EHCP requirements
Support behaviour management and maintain a calm, structured learning environment
Adapt resources and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
Contribute to planning and assessment where required
Requirements
HLTA qualification or significant experience in a similar role
Experience working in a secondary school setting
Confident leading classes and delivering lessons independently
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Experience supporting students with SEN (e.g. Autism, ADHD, SEMH)
Proactive, adaptable and committed to student progress
Why Long Term Futures?
Access to free CPD including Behaviour Management, SEN Support and Safeguarding
Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles in excellent schools
Personalised job matching to suit your experience and career goals
What's Next?
Apply with your updated CV
Initial call with our team
Trial day or interview with the school
Ongoing support as you begin your new role
Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references