Higher Level Teaching Assistant

London Borough of Bromley Council; England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

London Borough of Bromley Council seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for Pratts Bottom Primary School. This part-time, permanent position is 20 hours per week across 4 days, 38 weeks per year, with pro-rata pay aligned to BR7 local scales.

You will work under the supervision of the class teacher and SENDCo to support learning and student wellbeing. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver ELSA interventions and support individuals and groups across key stages, helping learners access an

Qualifications

• Deliver ELSA interventions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, deliver, assess, report and mark learning activities for individuals/groups or whole classes under supervision.

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Pratts Bottom Primary School

Application Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews: Monday 9 November 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working Pattern: Part Time - Permanent Contract

20 hours per week, worked over 4 days

38 weeks per year

Working days and daily start and finish times will be discussed during the interview.

Salary: Bromley Localised Payscale BR7 p.22 (FTE £30,463)

Actual pro-rata salary: £14,421.98 per year

(salary is paid in equal amounts over twelve months)

Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Place of Work: Pratts Bottom Primary School

The Small Schools Network are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our talented team of support staff, working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, under the leadership and supervision of the class teacher(s) and the SENDCo/Inclusion Manager. They will be required to work with individuals and/or groups across all key stages, including those with SEND, supporting their learning needs and supervising their general care.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to deliver ELSA interventions.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Plan, prepare, deliver, assess, report and mark learning activities for individuals/groups or for whole classes under an agreed system of supervision.

Within the Small Schools Network are our two popular village primary schools on the outskirts of Orpington, Pratts Bottom Primary School and Chelsfield Primary School.

If you are passionate about supporting children both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from backgrounds currently underrepresented in our staff body.