At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning, lead interventions, and cover classes in primary schools.
- Company: Engage Education, a supportive and dynamic education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free professional development, and long-term opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career progression into teacher training or leadership roles.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the classroom and develop your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: HLTA status or significant experience as a Teaching Assistant in UK primary schools.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Haringey, North London Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified HLTA looking to take the next step in your career?
Engage Education is recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Haringey from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, leading small group interventions, and covering whole classes during teacher release time or short-term absences.
The Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will
- Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 when teachers are absent or out of class.
- Lead small group and 1:1 intervention programmes to raise pupil attainment.
- Support pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with SEND.
- Work closely with class teachers to plan, prepare, and adapt learning activities.
- Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.
- Promote positive behaviour and create an engaging, inclusive learning environment.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school and support whole-school initiatives where appropriate.
- We’re Looking For
- HLTA status or significant experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a UK primary school.
- Confidence leading whole-class learning across different year groups.
- Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- A proactive, flexible, and organised approach.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Join Engage Education?
- September 2026 start.
- Long-term opportunities across a range of supportive primary schools in Haringey.
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Opportunities to lead lessons and further develop your teaching skills.
- Access to free CPD and ongoing professional development.
- Dedicated support from an experienced Engage Education consultant.
- Excellent progression opportunities into teacher training, leadership, or permanent HLTA positions.
If you’re an enthusiastic and experienced education professional looking to make a greater impact in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary Schools | Haringey | September 2026 Start in London employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
