Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Croydon

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Tradewind have a high demand of opportunities for HLTA''s to support Primary Schools with PPA cover across Croydon, London!

Location: Croydon, London
Salary: -100115 per day, equivalent to 24,000 - -28,000 (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

About the Role

As an HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning activities, cover classes when needed, and provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality learning activities across a range of subjects and year groups

• Provide whole-class cover during teacher absence or PPA time

• Support the academic, social, and emotional development of pupils

• Assist in planning, assessment, and reporting as required

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals

• Lead intervention sessions to close gaps in learning

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Level 4 Certificate in Teaching & Learning

• Previous experience providing PPA cover is advantageous

• Enthusiastic, dependable, and patient

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Available to work full-time (5 days per week) from October 2025

Why Join Tradewind:

• Partnered with top schools across London

• Quick compliance - able to be cleared for work efficiently, providing you quicker opportunities

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE

• Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via The National College

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

Interested?
Send your CV to lauren.joyner@(url removed) or get in touch to discuss this role or other opportunities from October 2025.

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