Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Welling, Bexley.

This welcoming primary school in Welling, Bexley provides a supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to succeed. The successful HLTA will join a dedicated team, supporting teaching and learning through interventions, classroom support, and lesson cover where required.

The position is open to experienced HLTAs and qualified Teaching Assistants and offers a full-time, long-term opportunity.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
- Location - Welling, Bexley
- Position - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Type of work - Supporting teaching and learning across the primary phase, delivering interventions, covering lessons, and supporting pupils'' academic and personal development
- Contract or position start date - September 2026
- Full time/part time - Full Time
- Rate of pay - GBP120 - GBP150 per day (depending on experience)
- Hours - 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience working as a HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in a similar school-based role
- HLTA status or relevant qualification
- Experience delivering interventions and supporting whole-class learning
- Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
- Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable (training can be provided where required)
- GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
- Strong communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
- Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions across London