Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location Merton, London, SM4

Salary £110–£130 per day

Contract Full-time, long-term temporary

Start Date 1 September 2026

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications.

Transparency Education is recruiting a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Merton. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, lead planned learning and provide targeted support to individuals and groups.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities under the direction of a qualified teacher.
• Provide short-term class cover when required.
• Lead targeted interventions in areas such as literacy, numeracy or phonics.
• Support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
• Monitor learning and provide teachers with useful feedback on pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive classroom culture.

Requirements

• Recognised HLTA status or substantial experience working successfully at HLTA level.
• Strong primary-school classroom experience.
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Confidence leading groups and managing whole-class activities.
• The ability to adapt support for different learning and behavioural needs.
• A relevant Level 3 or Level 4 qualification is desirable.

Benefits

• A responsible role with opportunities to lead learning.
• Competitive daily pay based on experience.
• A full-time, long-term placement.
• Support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
• Valuable experience for future teaching, pastoral or specialist-support roles.

Why work via Transparency Education?

Education Transparency Education 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 us 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.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education 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.