Location: Brent, London
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Teach Now is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning within a diverse primary-school setting in Brent.
The successful HLTA will play an important part in helping pupils make progress, supporting teaching across the curriculum and providing reliable class cover where needed. You should be equally comfortable working with a small intervention group or taking responsibility for a full class using work prepared by the teacher.
Key Duties
Provide classroom support across KS1 and KS2.
Deliver lessons and planned activities to whole classes when required.
Lead targeted literacy, numeracy and catch-up interventions.
Provide additional support for pupils with SEN or barriers to learning.
Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
Give teachers useful feedback on pupil participation and progress.
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has HLTA status or strong equivalent classroom experience.
Has worked within a UK primary-school environment.
Understands the expectations of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum.
Can establish positive relationships with pupils quickly.
Is organised, dependable and confident managing behaviour.
Holds or is willing to obtain an enhanced DBS.
Has the right to work in the UK.
Your daily rate will be determined by your qualifications and experience.
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 - £119.00 per day