Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Watford
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September | Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £90–£130 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking to make a real difference in the classroom? Supply Desk is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive school in Watford seeking a confident HLTA to join their dedicated team.
This is an exciting opportunity to support teaching and learning across a range of year groups, delivering high-quality interventions, leading whole-class learning when required, and helping pupils reach their full potential. Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will play a key role in raising attainment, promoting positive behaviour, and creating an engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.
Whether you are an experienced HLTA or an accomplished Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to join a supportive school that values collaboration, professional development, and high-quality education.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver planned lessons and lead whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging learning activities across the curriculum.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups to support pupil progress.
• Work with pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with SEND, adapting support to meet individual requirements.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress, provide feedback to teaching staff, and contribute to assessment and record keeping.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues to support learning and wellbeing.
Requirements:
• HLTA qualification or significant experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning within a primary school setting.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Confidence leading whole-class sessions and delivering interventions.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to supporting pupils and staff.
• A genuine passion for education and helping children achieve their full potential.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A friendly and collaborative school environment
• Excellent teaching facilities
• Opportunities for professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer-a-friend scheme with £100 reward for successful referrals
Apply Now:
If you’re ready to make a positive impact and take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to apply for this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role in Watford.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check and adhere to safer recruitment practices throughout their employment.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.