Higher Level Teaching Assistant – PPA Cover (3 days/week)

About the role

This part‑time position offers three days of work each week (Wednesday to Friday) across a primary school in Tower Hamlets, East London. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) you will provide PPA cover, delivering pre‑planned lessons to ensure continuity of learning while teachers have planning time.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver well‑prepared lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Create a positive, purposeful learning environment for each class.
• Manage behaviour confidently and consistently.
• Support pupils to stay engaged and make progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to maintain curriculum continuity.

Required profile

• HLTA status or significant experience leading whole‑class learning in a primary setting.
• Confidence teaching across a range of primary age groups.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Flexible, organised and proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Required skills

What we offer

• £130 per day rate.
• Part‑time, three‑day week schedule (Wednesday‑Friday) for the full academic year.
• Supportive, inclusive school community with collaborative staff culture.
• Opportunity to work across multiple year groups and gain varied classroom experience.