High Level Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temp-to-perm role starting as soon as possible This school provides a calm, organised, and supportive learning environment where pupils benefit from clear routines, caring adults, and engaging teaching. Leaders work closely with support staff to uphold high expectations, helping pupils feel safe, motivated, and confident in their learning. Pupils respond well to purposeful lessons and consistent support that encourages independence, resilience, and steady academic progress. Duties as High Level Teaching Assistant: Provide high‑quality support to teachers across different classes and subjects Lead small groups and deliver planned learning activities Offer targeted support to individual pupils, including those with SEND Assist with planning and preparation of learning materials Maintain positive behaviour and consistent routines Support assessment processes and contribute to pupil progress notes Supervise classes during teacher absence where required Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare Ideal High Level Teaching Assistant: Prior experience working in a school setting is essential HLTA status or relevant TA qualifications beneficial Confident leading groups and delivering pre‑planned learning Strong communication and teamwork skills Effective behaviour management and ability to motivate pupils Adaptable, proactive, and able to use initiative Reliable, organised, and committed to supporting pupil progress Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting well‑being Why Step Teachers? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!