Early Years Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Enfield, North London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £115 - £130 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to step into a higher-level role?

A warm and nurturing Early Years setting in Enfield is seeking a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team as soon as possible. You do not need an HLTA qualification - but strong Early Years experience is essential, especially supporting children with developmental delays, speech and language needs, or additional learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development, play-based learning, and giving young children the best possible start.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering small group and one-to-one activities to support early learning goals

• Leading high-quality play-based sessions that develop communication, social skills, and independence

• Supporting the class teacher with planning and adapting activities for children with a range of early learning needs

• Working closely with the Early Years Lead, SENCO, and external professionals such as speech & language therapists

• Modelling strong practice and offering guidance to Teaching Assistants when required

• Contributing to observations, assessments, and next-step planning in line with the EYFS framework

• Helping to create a calm, safe, and stimulating learning environment

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Strong Early Years experience (nursery or Reception), including supporting children with SEN

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with young children and families

• A calm, nurturing, and patient approach rooted in play-based learning

• Confidence working independently with small groups or individual children

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in a nursery, children's centre, or specialist EYFS SEN provision

• Knowledge of early intervention strategies or approaches such as PECs, Makaton, Attention Autism, or sensory-based support

• Experience mentoring or supporting other staff

Why Join This School?

• A supportive Early Years team and leadership who value high-quality practice

• Opportunities for continuous professional development

• A setting that prioritises child wellbeing, early intervention, and inclusive teaching

• Clear progression routes into more senior Early Years or intervention roles

If you're passionate about Early Years education and ready to make a real impact in a lovely Enfield setting, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV today.