Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Are you an experienced HLTA with a passion for language teaching and a knack for supporting across the primary phase? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time HLTA to join a vibrant, inclusive primary school in Harrow!

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

This role offers a wonderful balance between teaching and support, where you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality French lessons (Reception–Year 6) using the Kapow scheme of work, alongside offering PPA cover and general class support across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. You’ll receive dedicated PPA time every Monday morning to prepare, with pre-planned resources provided. The school values efficiency, so marking expectations are minimal – live feedback and quick reflections are the norm here.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned MFL lessons (primarily French) across the primary age range

• Provide PPA cover and occasional whole-class teaching as needed

• Support learning through differentiated instruction and classroom engagement

• Offer feedback through live marking and effective classroom interaction

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative school environment

Requirements
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a similar UK-based role

• Confidence in delivering pre-planned lessons across primary phases

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

• Experience teaching or supporting MFL (French preferred)

• Right to work in the UK and a valid DBS or willingness to obtain one

Benefits
• Competitive daily pay

• Supportive leadership and staff team

• Pre-prepared schemes of work and planning

• Great transport links and on-site parking

If you’re an enthusiastic HLTA ready to bring French alive in a dynamic school setting, we’d love to hear from you!

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. xiskglj 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