Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Greenwich E14
Contract: Long-term
Day Rate: -110128 (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable From: Lewisham, Bexley, Southwark, Bromley, Woolwich, Eltham

The Opportunity
Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Greenwich seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take on more responsibility, including leading lessons, delivering interventions, and supporting students across KS3 and KS4.
The school has a strong focus on inclusive practice, behaviour support and academic progress, making it ideal for an experienced a HLTA looking to make a real impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 & KS4 in the absence of the class teacher
• Provide high-quality support to students with SEN, including EHCP requirements
• Support behaviour management and maintain a calm, structured learning environment
• Adapt resources and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Contribute to planning and assessment where required

Requirements

• HLTA qualification or significant experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a secondary school setting
• Confident leading classes and delivering lessons independently
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Experience supporting students with SEN (e.g. Autism, ADHD, SEMH)
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to student progress

Why Long Term Futures?

• Access to free CPD including Behaviour Management, SEN Support and Safeguarding
• Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles in excellent schools
• Personalised job matching to suit your experience and career goals

What''s Next?

• Apply with your updated CV
• Initial call with our team
• Trial day or interview with the school
• Ongoing support as you begin your new role

Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.