Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary School Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Tower Hamlets Job Purpose To support high-quality teaching and learning across the primary phase, working under the direction of teaching staff to deliver learning activities and provide targeted support. As an HLTA, you will take on increased responsibility, including planning and delivering lessons, covering classes in teachers’ absence, and helping raise standards across the school. Key Responsibilities • Work with teachers to plan and deliver learning activities in line with the primary curriculum (EYFS–KS2). • Lead whole-class teaching when required (e.g. during PPA cover, staff absence, or intervention time). • Support individual pupils and small groups, including those with SEND, EAL, or who are working below age-related expectations. • Deliver specific intervention programmes in literacy, numeracy, phonics, or emotional well-being. • Assist in assessing pupils’ progress and reporting back to the class teacher. • Prepare resources and organise the learning environment to support active, engaging learning. • Contribute to classroom behaviour management, encouraging positive choices. • Foster strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents, supporting the school’s ethos and values. Requirements: • HLTA status or evidence of working towards it • Experience working in a UK primary school setting • Ability to lead whole-class sessions with confidence and clarity • Good understanding of the primary national curriculum and phonics teaching • Strong communication and organisational skills • A warm, patient, and proactive approach to working with children • Knowledge of phonics programmes • Experience supporting children with additional needs (e.g. EHCPs, SEMH, ASD) <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Bassett on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Hannah Bassett&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066</strong></strong>