Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Tower School

📍 Epping, England, United Kingdom

Permanent Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

– no sponsorship available

About the Role


We are seeking a skilled and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support high-quality teaching and learning across the school. Working closely with teachers, you will help plan, deliver and assess learning, lead activities and interventions, and ensure pupils are supported to achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive environment.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Deliver planned lessons and targeted interventions, including covering classes in the teacher’s absence

  • Support the planning and preparation of lessons, adapting resources and activities to meet pupil needs

  • Work with individuals, groups or whole classes to promote progress, independence and equal access to learning

  • Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, providing clear verbal and written feedback to teachers and pupils

  • Apply effective behaviour management strategies in li...