HLTA, Elementary School, Education ​/ Teaching

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Watford

Start Date: January 2026

Pay: £100–£120 per day (depending on experience)

A welcoming primary school in Watford is looking for a confident and experienced HLTA to join their team from January 2026
. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 in a vibrant and inclusive school environment.

As an HLTA, you will work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons, lead small group interventions, and provide targeted support to help pupils achieve their potential. You may also cover whole-class lessons when teachers are absent, maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour.

• HLTA qualification (essential)

• Experience working in a UK primary school

• Confident in delivering lessons and managing a class

• Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with pupils

• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills

• Supportive and inclusive school community

• Opportunity to work across KS1 and KS2

• Chance to develop your skills and make a real impact on pupils’ learning

Apply today by sending your CV to joanna.— shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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