High Level Teaching Assistant
- Posted 08 January 2026
- Salary £100 - £120 per day
- LocationWatford
- Job type Full time, temporary
- Discipline Teaching Assistant Roles , Special Educational Needs
- ReferenceCS 08 / 01_1767890675
Job description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive primary school in Watford. This role will provide vital support across the school, with a focus on cover supervision from Nursery to Year 2, including PPA cover.
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with an immediate start available.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with children in the UK.
- HLTA status or equivalent experience is desirable.
- The ability to supervise classes effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
- A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach to assisting teachers and pupils.
The role:
- Provide cover supervision for classes from Nursery through to Year 2, including during PPA sessions.
- Support teaching and learning by assisting pupils with their work and ensuring engagement in lessons.
- Maintain a positive and safe learning environment, managing behaviour and supporting pupils' well-being.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to support the smooth running of the school day.
Requirements:
- Available to work 08:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
- Recent experience working with children in a school or alternate environment is preferential, but you must have previous experience with children in some capacity in the UK.
- Must have a HLTA qualification.
- Enjoy working with children and seeing them progress with their learning
- Already have or willing to apply for a Child Only DBS
- Either live in Watford or within a commutable distance
Why Register with Envision Education:
- Specialists in securing long term and permanent placements for Teachers and a range of support staff such as SEND Teaching Assistant
- Able to find jobs that meet your preferences whether that be location, type of job, pay expectations etc
- Quick and efficient registration process / Interview via zoom currently
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- Friendly team who always have their job seekers' interests at heart
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- Free CPD courses worth £144.50 once cleared to work
- We work with primary, secondary and SEND Schools across London and the Home Counties
Please apply with your full up to date CV ASAP!
Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.
Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.
We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.
You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
