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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – London
September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Long-Term | £27,000–£32,000
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA ready to take the next step in your education career?
Do you have the confidence to lead lessons, deliver interventions and provide high-quality classroom support?
Perhaps you are looking for a long-term role where you can take on greater responsibility and become an integral part of a school's teaching team?
KPI Education is working with a selection of successful and inclusive schools across London looking to appoint talented Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) for September 2026.
HLTA – Key Details
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- London-based school
- £27,000–£32,000 salary, dependent on experience
- September 2026 start
- Full-time, Monday–Friday
- Long-term position
- Lead classes and deliver pre-planned lessons
- Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
- Support pupils academically and pastorally
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and senior leaders
- Excellent progression opportunities
- Ideal for experienced TAs looking for increased responsibility
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The HLTA Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.
This position offers considerably more responsibility than a traditional Teaching Assistant role. You will be trusted to lead learning activities, deliver interventions and provide classroom cover when required.
Your responsibilities could include:
- Leading classes using teacher-prepared resources
- Delivering targeted Maths and English interventions
- Working with individuals and small groups
- Supporting pupils with SEN and EHCPs
- Providing cover when teachers are unavailable
- Supporting behaviour and classroom management
- Helping teachers monitor pupil progress
- Delivering catch-up and booster sessions
- Mentoring pupils requiring additional support
- Supporting less experienced Teaching Assistants
- Contributing to school enrichment and extracurricular activities
Who Are We Looking For?
KPI Education is keen to hear from experienced education professionals who have already developed strong classroom skills.
You may currently be working as a:
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- Teaching Assistant
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Cover Supervisor
- HLTA
An HLTA qualification or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous, although schools may consider candidates with substantial classroom experience who can demonstrate the ability to operate at HLTA level.
You should be confident, proactive and comfortable taking responsibility for groups of pupils.
Take the Next Step in Your School Career
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious support professional who wants greater responsibility, improved earning potential and genuine progression.
For candidates considering teaching in the future, the experience of independently leading lessons can also provide an excellent foundation for progressing towards teacher training or an Unqualified Teacher position.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA looking for a full-time school-based position in London from September 2026, KPI Education wants to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to Ryan at KPI Education for immediate consideration.
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