Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 1 (Full‑time)

About the role

Reed Education is recruiting for a welcoming primary school in South London. The school seeks an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Key Stage 1, starting in September 2026, to deliver whole‑class learning and support pupil progress.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and provide whole‑class cover across Key Stage 1.
• Lead daily phonics sessions and support early reading development.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Support pupils of varying abilities, including SEND and EAL learners.
• Work closely with class teachers to raise attainment and accelerate progress.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress within intervention groups.
• Promote positive behaviour and create an engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support school initiatives.

Required profile

• HLTA status or significant experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience working within Key Stage 1.
• Secure understanding of phonics programmes and early reading.
• Experience leading interventions that demonstrate impact on pupil progress.
• Confidence delivering lessons and managing whole classes independently.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• A positive, flexible and team‑oriented approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Required skills

What we offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• Well‑behaved, enthusiastic pupils.
• Strong leadership and collaborative working culture.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children’s outcomes.