Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

ALDERWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alderwood Primary School is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant/HLTA to support children academically, emotionally and socially within our supportive school community. You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher to enable learning and to cover classes for Planning, Preparation and Assessment time, enhancing CPD opportunities.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in Maths and English, with HLTA qualification desirable, and must be an excellent communicator in both spoken

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• HLTA qualification desirable.
• Able to work as part of a Support Team and Teaching Team.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support children academically, emotionally and socially.
• Cover classes to allow Teacher's planning, preparation and assessment time.
• Promote positive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Adaptable

Time management

Positive attitude

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

HLTA qualification desirable

Job description

We have a vacancy for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant/HLTA who will work as part of our Support and Teaching Staff to support children academically as well as emotionally and socially. Learning Support Assistants provide support and guidance to children, under the direction of the Class Teacher, to enable children to succeed in the classroom and maximise learning. As the role of a HLTA you will cover classes to allow Teacher's time for Planning, Preparation, and Assessment, and CPD opportunities, working alongside Teacher's to deliver high quality learning.

The successful applicant will:

• Have at least GCSE grade c (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• HLTA qualification desirable.
• Be able to work as part of a Support Team and Teaching Team.
• Be an excellent communicator verbally and have a good standard of written English.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Be relentlessly positive and seek solutions.
• Have a thorough understanding of inclusion and what makes an inclusive school.
• Promote positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Communicate effectively with outside support agencies.
• Help children to develop reciprocal and positive relationships with each other.
• Be proactive, enthusiastic and manage time well.
• Be flexible and adaptable as every day is different.
• Demonstrate effective time management

Alderwood Primary School is a one form entry school. You can access our recent Ofsted inspection report following an inspection which took place this academic year. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_providers/full/(urn)/143601

We are part of Compass Eko Trust an innovative and forward-thinking Trust comprising of 28 school. This unique partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes for children across our schools.

Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before appointment, the post is permanent and is subject to a satisfactory probation period.

Closing date: Monday 30th November 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 7th December 2026

As part of the interview process you will be required to deliver a teaching session following plans that will be provided.

1. Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Jennifer Sinclair on 020 8506841 to arrange a visit.