Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Salary: £100–£120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only
Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications and the responsibilities of the placement.
About the Role
Teach Now is recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school in Barnet from September 2026.
This full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. You will deliver targeted interventions, provide classroom cover and help pupils with additional learning or special educational needs access the curriculum.
The school is looking for a confident, adaptable HLTA who can build positive relationships with pupils and step into whole-class teaching when required.
Key Responsibilities
• Delivering planned lessons during teacher absence or PPA time
• Leading small-group interventions in English and mathematics
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Preparing resources and adapting activities for different abilities
• Promoting positive behaviour and productive classroom routines
• Recording pupil progress and sharing feedback with teachers
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and support staff
Requirements
Applicants should have:
• HLTA status, a recognised Level 3 qualification or substantial relevant experience
• Recent experience working in a UK primary school
• Confidence supporting or covering classes across KS1 and KS2
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• The right to work in the UK
What the School Can Offer
• A friendly and collaborative staff team
• Well-resourced classrooms and intervention spaces
• Support from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Opportunities to develop your classroom practice
• A positive and inclusive school community
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now 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 Teach-Now 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.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now 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
Salary description
£100.00 - £141.00 per day