Graduate HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Role – Caterham

Are you an experienced teaching assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Join a fantastic all-through school in Caterham as a HLTA, where you’ll support teachers, lead small groups, and make a real difference in students' progress. Elevate your career with Step Into Teaching today!

We are a pre teacher training programme that is designed to support and encourage graduates like yourself to choose teaching. We will typically provide you with one years’ worth of practical school-based experience that is an essential foundation for a long-lasting successful career in teaching, educational psychology or counselling. This experience will allow you to qualify for teacher training in the future but will also give you insight into whether teaching is for you.

• Primary School in Caterham, Surrey
• Full-time role:
  Monday - Friday
• ASAP Start to July 2026 (scope to made permanent)
• £550- £575 per week – term time only
• Class-based role
• Working with students with SEN and supporting autonomous settings (independent learning)
• Make a difference every day and help shape children’s lives

• We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work within an all-through School based in the Caterhamarea as a Graduate Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Induction Programme
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

• Hold a degree with a 2:1 or above.
• Be able to take direction and take initiative when required
• Assist and lead in the delivery of a variety of subjects with, working alongside a senior lead teacher.
• Engage 1:1/in small groups with students to help grow their academic potential.
• Work collaboratively with staff to enhance the learning experience for all students.
• Passionate about working with young people and supporting their educational journey.
• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to build a positive rapport with pupils and teachers alike.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary School setting.

So are you ready to contribute to shaping the world of tomorrow?

Click ‘Apply’ below to generate your interest and import your CV to Jack @ Step Into Teaching. This role requires a DBS check.

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.