HLTA - Protocol Education

Location: Barking & Dagenham
Job Type: Contract
Reference: HLTA
Salary: £85 - £120/day
Job Published: 09 April 2025

🌟 HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) – RM8 3EX 🌟
Location: Dagenham | Pay: £85–£120 per day | Start: ASAP | Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Are you a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking to take the next step in your career? A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Dagenham (RM8) is seeking a skilled HLTA to support teaching and learning across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual who can lead small group interventions, cover classes when required, and work closely with teachers to raise attainment.

The Role:

  • Deliver planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in the teacher’s absence

  • Lead targeted group work and intervention sessions

  • Support teaching staff in the planning and preparation of lessons

  • Provide classroom and behaviour support tailored to pupils’ individual needs

  • Help track pupil progress and contribute to assessment discussions

  • Play an active role in the wider school community

Ideal Candidate:

  • HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

  • Proven experience working in a UK primary school setting

  • Confident in delivering lessons and managing a classroom independently

  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • A flexible, positive and resilient approach

  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What the School Offers:

  • A supportive senior leadership team and friendly staff environment

  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

  • A well-resourced school with a strong focus on inclusion and wellbeing

  • Daily rate of £110–£125 (depending on experience)

  • Easily accessible location with great public transport links

📍Location: Based in RM8 3EX, easily accessible from Barking, Ilford, Romford, and surrounding areas.


📩 Apply now or email your CV to ellie.hayes@protocol-education.com to join a passionate team making a difference every day!