Teaching Assistant
2 Days Old
Location: Hackney, London
Contract: Full-time (term-time)
Hours: 8:20am – 4:00pm
Salary: £500 - £550 per week
About the School
We are a welcoming, inclusive primary school in the heart of Hackney, committed to providing a nurturing and ambitious learning environment for all pupils. The school has high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement, and places strong emphasis on teamwork, respect and pupil wellbeing. Staff are supportive, collaborative and dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within a Year 4 class. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting teaching and learning and who is confident in taking on HLTA responsibilities, including leading learning under the direction of the class teacher.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the class teacher to support the planning and delivery of engaging lessons in Year 4
Lead whole-class learning, small group sessions and interventions when required
Provide high-quality support to pupils, promoting progress, independence and positive behaviour
Assess, monitor and feedback on pupil progress to inform next steps in learning
Support the preparation of learning resources and the learning environment
Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive classroom culture
Uphold school policies, including safeguarding and behaviour expectations
About You
The successful candidate will:
Hold HLTA status (or equivalent relevant experience)
Have experience working in Key Stage 2, ideally in Year 4
Be confident leading lessons and covering classes when required
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be enthusiastic, proactive and committed to supporting pupil progress
Work effectively as part of a team and show flexibility and initiative
Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Why Horizon Teachers
Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before
We can help you find permanent, long-term, and flexible roles in the Education sector
Easy registration process via online link and a video consultation
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Location:
- Shoreditch
- Salary:
- £500 - £550 /week
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education
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