Higher Level Teaching Assistant (MFL – French Specialist)
Harrow, North West London
£110 – £140 per day | Full-Time | Summer Term | Term Time Only
Start Date: March 2026
Are you an experienced HLTA with a passion for French and confidence leading whole classes?
A highly regarded, two-form entry primary school in Harrow is seeking a skilled and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team for the Summer Term. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach French across EYFS to Year 6 while also providing structured leadership and PPA cover within a well-run, supportive school environment.
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
About the School
This large, oversubscribed community primary school has built a strong local reputation for its:
• Stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• Clear behaviour systems and high expectations
• Positive, inclusive and diverse school community
• Collaborative year-group planning structure
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
• Well-sequenced curriculum and established resources
Staff work closely within year groups, and leadership time is carefully timetabled to ensure consistency and manageable workloads. The environment is purposeful, organised and highly supportive.
The Role
This full-time HLTA position will include:
• Teaching French (MfL) across the school (Reception – Year 6) as part of PPA cover
• Delivering engaging, structured lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum
• Providing additional whole-class cover, including:
• ECT release time
• ECT mentor time
• Middle leader management time
• General leadership cover
This is a varied role that would suit someone confident teaching across all primary phases and comfortable adapting to different year groups.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Hold HLTA status or have significant whole-class teaching experience
• Have experience teaching or delivering French in a primary setting
• Be confident working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
• Be organised, flexible and proactive
• Thrive within a structured and collaborative school environment
• Experience in a large, well-established primary school would be advantageous.
Why This Role?
• Teach across the full primary age range
• Join a well-led, high-performing school
• Benefit from clear systems and established routines
• Work with engaged pupils and supportive colleagues
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding timetable
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA who enjoys teaching, variety and being part of a dynamic and professional primary team.
If you’re confident delivering French and leading whole-class teaching across EYFS–KS2, we would love to hear from you.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
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