Higher Level Teaching Assistant

QUALIFIED HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

ABOUT THE SCHOOLProspero Teaching is seeking a Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming two-form-entry primary school in Richmond Upon Thames, South West London. The school is diverse and inclusive, with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with a range of abilities and needs.

The successful HLTA will support high-quality teaching and learning, deliver targeted interventions, provide 1:1 and small-group support, and assist with SEND, behaviour and classroom management.

The role is open to experienced HLTAs and Level 6 Teaching Assistants with a recognised qualification or equivalent.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILSLocation: Richmond Upon Thames, South West LondonPosition: Qualified Higher Level Teaching AssistantType of Work: Supporting and leading learning, delivering interventions, 1:1 and small-group support, SEND support, and behaviour/classroom managementStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full TimeRate of Pay: GBP £115 - £145 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)Hours: 8:15am - 3:45pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONSRecognised Level 6 Teaching Assistant, HLTA, education, childcare or equivalent qualificationPrevious experience as a TA, HLTA, SEN TA or Learning Support Assistant in a primary schoolExperience supporting or leading learning activities with individuals, small groups and whole classesExperience delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupil progressExperience supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs and SEMHAbility to work effectively with class teachers and contribute to planning, preparation, assessment and pupil progressStrong understanding of safeguarding and child protectionUp-to-date Safeguarding Training desirableGCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal and behaviour management skillsAbility to build positive relationships with pupils and provide consistent support

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:Hold the Right to Work in the UKHold an enhanced child barred list DBS registered with the online update serviceProvide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two yearsHold a recognised Level 6 or equivalent relevant education qualification

OTHERTo be considered for this Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all necessary safeguarding and vetting checks.

PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER:Competitive daily rates based on experience and qualificationsAccess to teaching and support roles across LondonDedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultantProfessional development and career progression opportunitiesAccess to training and safeguarding support