Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Waltham Forest Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular staff breakfast

Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow

Cycle to work scheme

LGPS Pension

Job summary

Kelmscott School in East London is seeking a dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our SEND (Bridge) team. You will provide high-quality support to a range of pupils, promoting independence and inclusion, and collaborate with class teachers to raise attainment.

The role is permanent, 36 hours per week, term-time only, with enhanced DBS. Salary on NJC Scale 5 points 12–16 (£29,239.83–£30,996.36). Closing date 6 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Role will include promoting independence and inclusion.
• Provide support to pupils individually or in groups to access the curriculum and achieve.
• Support and resources under SENCO guidance.

Responsibilities

• Promote student independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
• Identify and support individual students' needs and provide appropriate support and resources under the guidance of the SENCO.
• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
• Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and review interventions/lessons to small groups of pupils with SEND, within a particular area (Literacy/Numeracy, Speech and Language, or SEMH).
• Lead on a particular year group, supporting TAs within the team to complete their keyworker role effectively
• Oversee the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning.

Job description

Employer: London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Salary: NJC Scale 5 points 12. £29,239.83 - £30,996.36

Location: Kelmscott School, 245 Markhouse Road E17 8DN

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 06/11/2026 at 12:00

Reference: SCH/26/348481

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Required for: ASAP

Contract type: Permanent

Salary details:

NJC Scale 5 point 12-16

Actual salary - Scale 5 point 12 £29,239.83 - £30,996.36

36 hours per week, term time only, 8.15am - 4.30pm

The Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic colleague to join our thriving SEND (Bridge) department. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, inspirational and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who is able to provide high quality and varied support to a range of students, as well as motivate them and be a good team player. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain excellent career experience and be part of our exciting continued professional development programme, tailored to their specific needs.

The role will include:

• Promote student independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.


• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.


• Identify and support individual students' needs and provide appropriate support and resources under the guidance of the SENCO.


• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.


• Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and review interventions/lessons to small groups of pupils with SEND, within a particular area (Literacy/Numeracy, Speech and Language, or SEMH).


• Lead on a particular year group, supporting TAs within the team to complete their keyworker role effectively


• Oversee the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning.

Kelmscott School is a highly ambitious school in the heart of East London. Inclusion is at the very heart of all that we do. Waltham Forest (London Borough of Culture 2019) reaps the benefits of the character, diversity and cultures within our borough, the things we have in common and the things that make us different. Our school motto is 'Putting Learning First' something that we hold dear. We also have a yearly mantra which this year is 'No one belongs here more than you'. Colleagues at our school are happy and as a result we have low staff turnover. Staff wellbeing and work life balance is a priority for us as we believe that our staff, work at their best when they are also able to commit fully to their family and personal lives. Behaviour of students at Kelmscott is impeccable. Our behaviour systems are designed to allow teachers to teach and our students to learn. The support staff team at Kelmscott are an integral part of the processes that keep our classrooms 'disruption free' something we would be happy to show you.

We received an ungraded inspection in January 2025, Ofsted saw two typical Kelmscott days and were highly impressed with what they saw. "Behaviour is exemplary" and "the curriculum is highly ambitious" are two soundbites from a very positive report indeed.

Vision:

Our vision of teaching and learning at Kelmscott School is to ensure it provides the best possible opportunity for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their fullest potential.

Our school is on an exciting journey which we would love for you to be part of. We have what we believe to be a number of unique selling points that all our visitors experience first-hand when they come to our school. To get a flavour of these USPs, do have a look at our Twitter @KelmscottSchool.

As well as a supportive and friendly environment, Kelmscott offers a range of interesting employee benefits including:

• Regular staff breakfast


• Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre


• Cycle to work scheme


• LGPS Pension

Closing date: 6th November 2026

Interviews date: week Beginning 9th November

Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.

Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.