Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Alderwood Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alderwood Primary School is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant/HLTA to join our supportive teaching team. The role involves supporting children academically, emotionally and socially, and covering classes to free Teachers for planning, preparation and assessment.

You will work closely with staff to promote inclusion, encourage positive relationships with parents and carers, and deliver high-quality learning in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• HLTA qualification desirable.
• Be able to work as part of a Support and Teaching Team.
• Excellent communicator verbally and written English.
• Be flexible, adaptable and positive with a focus on inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support children academically, emotionally and socially under the direction of the Class Teacher.
• Cover classes to enable Teachers time for planning, preparation and assessment.
• Work alongside Teachers to deliver high-quality learning.
• Promote positive relationships with parents and carers and external support agencies.
• Demonstrate effective time management and proactive, solution-focused approaches.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Inclusion awareness

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade C)

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.

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