HLTA Teaching Assistants

You’re the calm in the classroom storm. The steady presence that helps lessons run smoothly and pupils feel seen, we have some local Primary Schools in Mitcham that need someone exactly like you.

We’re looking for a qualified HLTA to join a vibrant, inclusive school that values reliable and consistent support staff. You’ll be stepping into a role where your skills are recognised, your ideas welcomed, and your impact felt daily.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading small group interventions and occasional whole-class cover
• Supporting learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (based on your strengths)
• Collaborating closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons
• Helping to create a calm, structured, and positive classroom environment
• Supporting SEN pupils with care, confidence, and consistency

You’ll need:

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience covering classes
• Confidence in managing a classroom independently
• A warm, proactive approach with bags of patience
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum and SEN support

Why this role stands out:

- Flexibilty to suit your own work/life balance

- Supportive leadership that values everyone equally

- Ongoing CPD and access to Protocol’s free Thrive training
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

- A local consultant who actually listens to what you want

Bonus points if you’re Thrive trained—if not, we’ll help you get there with our free online course.

This is more than a TA role—it’s a chance to take the lead, make real impact, and be the person pupils remember years from now.

Sound like you? Apply now or drop us a message to chat about the school and next steps.

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.

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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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