Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Watford, Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time or Part-Time options Available
Salary: £26,409 - £33,366 per annum (FTE)
Start Date: September 2025

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a supportive and welcoming primary school in Watford that is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September 2025.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and considering a future in teaching. The successful candidate will be working across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering lessons during teacher release time for planning, preparation and assessment, as well as during short-term staff absences.

Lesson plans will be provided, and you will be responsible for delivering the content, marking the work, and feeding back to the class teacher. When not covering lessons, you'll support teaching and learning by working alongside teachers in the classroom and providing targeted support to individuals and small groups.

Whether you have a passion for Art, Music, Design & Technology, Science, Computing, or enjoy teaching a broad range of subjects, this role offers excellent variety and scope.

Working Hours:

From 33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
School hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, plus one hour per week for staff meetings
Attendance at five INSET days is also required

Requirements:

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
High standard of spoken and written English
Experience working with primary-aged children in a classroom setting is desirable
Ability to manage a classroom effectively and follow prepared plans

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

Kind, empathetic and motivated to make a difference in children's lives
Flexible, adaptable and able to manage changes in the timetable
A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
Passionate about education and committed to high standards
Organised, reliable, and enthusiastic about learning

What Our Client Offers:

A positive and nurturing school environment where children are at the heart of everything
A supportive and welcoming staff team
Excellent professional development opportunities
Ongoing investment in your CPD
Access to staff healthcare through SASThis is a 1 year, fixed term teaching position which could become permanent with both full-time and part-time options available. If you're ready to take the next step in your education career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to find out more and arrange a visit to our client school.

To find out more or to apply, please contact Carlo Randazzo at:
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