HLTA

Full-Time 31650 - 43607 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Red Star Pathways

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support students' learning and lead lessons in a vibrant secondary school.
  • Company: Ambitious secondary school in Hackney with a diverse community.
  • Benefits: Professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and excellent transport links.
  • Other info: Join a committed team and enjoy career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them achieve their potential.
  • Qualifications: HLTA status or substantial experience as an advanced teaching assistant.

The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 Β£ per year.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location

Hackney, East London

Start Date

September 2026

Contract Type

  • Full Time, Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
  • Join Our Ambitious Secondary School in Hackney

We are seeking an outstanding and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential in a vibrant and inclusive secondary school.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and the SEND department to deliver high-quality support, intervention programmes and classroom learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver planned learning activities and interventions to individuals, small groups and whole classes.
  • Lead lessons and provide classroom cover during short-term teacher absence.
  • Support students with SEND, EAL and additional learning needs.
  • Monitor, assess and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
  • Promote positive behaviour and maintain high expectations for learning.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning resources and support student achievement.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and educational visits where appropriate.
  • Support safeguarding, attendance and pastoral initiatives across the school.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

  • Holds HLTA status or has substantial experience working at an advanced teaching assistant level.
  • Has experience supporting students within a secondary school setting.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Can confidently manage groups of students and lead learning activities independently.
  • Has strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
  • Is committed to inclusion, equality and raising aspirations for all students.
  • Works effectively as part of a team while also showing initiative and independence.

We Offer

  • A welcoming, diverse and supportive school community.
  • High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • A committed and collaborative staff team.
  • Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Excellent transport links across London.
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Red Star Pathways

Contact Details:

Red Star Pathways Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HLTA

HLTA Status
Experience in Secondary Education
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Support for SEND Students