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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    Tower Hamlets

  • Sector:

    Primary Support , Primary Teaching, SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £110 - £135 per day

  • Contact:

    Cian Kelly

  • Contact email:

    cian@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CK24443_1765991140

  • Published:

    24 minutes ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-01-16

  • Start date:

    05/01/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Tower Hamlets

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Tower Hamlets (near Bow Road Station)
Start Date: January 2026 | Trialling ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £110-£135 per day
Phase: KS1 & KS2 (Class Cover and Interventions)


About the Role

A high-performing Tower Hamlets primary school near Bow Road Station is seeking a confident and experienced HLTA to support across the school from January. This role involves a combination of whole-class cover, small-group teaching, and targeted intervention work across both KS1 and KS2.

As an HLTA, you will deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher PPA time, lead structured intervention sessions, and provide consistent classroom management in line with the school's established behaviour systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take on increased responsibility.


The Ideal Candidate

The school is keen to appoint an HLTA who:

  • Has strong classroom experience across the primary age range

  • Is confident managing whole classes independently

  • Can deliver engaging lessons with clarity and structure

  • Communicates effectively with staff and pupils

  • Holds HLTA status or has experience working at HLTA level


What the School Offers

  • Clear planning and resources for all cover sessions

  • Supportive leadership and well-established routines

  • Regular CPD and opportunities for progression

  • A positive, professional working environment


If you're an experienced HLTA looking for a long-term opportunity in Tower Hamlets, apply today to secure an ASAP trial.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%