Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Dartford, Kent, England Pay: £100 – £120 per day, depending on qualifications and experience. Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term. Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role Transparency Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school opportunity in Dartford. You will combine classroom support with planned whole-class cover and targeted teaching activities agreed with the school.

This is an opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can lead a group confidently, explain tasks clearly and respond to different learning needs. You will work closely with teachers to keep support connected to classroom goals.

Key responsibilities Lead planned learning activities and whole-class cover within the agreed remit. Deliver focused literacy or numeracy interventions and record outcomes. Adapt resources and support pupils with SEND or additional learning needs.

Provide clear feedback and help maintain consistent classroom routines. Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have: HLTA status or equivalent relevant qualification and demonstrable experience.

Experience leading whole-class learning or structured group interventions. Secure primary curriculum knowledge, organisation and positive behaviour support. Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.

Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers Put your classroom experience to broader use in a role combining responsibility, variety and direct pupil support. Why Transparency Education? We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering: A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.

A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days. Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable. Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

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