Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Waltham Forest

September 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are working with a number of wonderful primary schools in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. They are looking to fill a number of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) roles to begin in September 2026.

Further information:

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will work across the school, supporting in EYFS, KS1 & KS2.

You will cover lessons during class teachers' allocated planning and preparation times (PPA), as well as covering lessons in the absence of class teachers.

To apply for the position of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA):

• You will ideally hold a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification
• If not, you will ideally hold a university qualification and have experience as a primary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• You must be flexible and adaptable, and able to easily adjust to changing of classes and year groups
• You must have strong behaviour management skills
• You must have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• You must be able to build rapport quickly, adjusting to new students and classes regularly

NEXT STEPS...

Click "apply now" if you would like to be considered for these wonderful opportunities. If you would like further information, please contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA TEACHING on or

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £125.00 and £140.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English