Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Maths

eTeach UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Free on-site parking

Flexible working opportunities

Private healthcare

Job summary

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Learning Support team. You will support students with EHCPs, removing barriers to learning, delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group maths support from entry level to Level 2, and liaising with staff across departments to promote inclusive education.

This permanent, term-time role offers Scale 5 progression (starting at £28,361) with potential to advance to Scale 6 (£31,754) and beyond.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience desirable.
• Experience enabling EHCP learners to access curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group maths support outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure an inclusive and effective support model.
• Support learners to make measurable progress in mathematics.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Maths support

EHCP support

Job description

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a bold, ambitious institution where excellence, equality, diversity equity and inclusion aren’t just ideals they’re our everyday mission. We create a welcoming, empowering environment where learners and staff reach their full potential and step confidently toward their future aspirations.

We are currently looking to recruit a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our successful Learning Support team.

Scale: Scale 5 - starting at £28,361 (FTE £32,535) Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only at 39 weeks

You will play a key role in enabling students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to access the curriculum, by identifying barriers to learning and implementing strategies that enable learners to make measurable progress in mathematics.

This role involves delivering targeted 1:1 and small group maths support, primarily outside the classroom, from entry level to Level 2, helping to build confidence, engagement, and academic success. As well as working closely with the Learning Support team, you will also liaise with teaching staff across departments to ensure an inclusive and effective support model is in place for each learner.

A relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience is desirable. A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with current inclusive teaching strategies is essential.

What are the benefits of working for Shooters Hill Sixth Form College? At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we value our employees, as they are vital to our continued success. We are a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme
• LGPS
• High quality professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking and breakfast
• Free EV charging points
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including, private healthcare – Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend
• Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service
• And much more.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and wish you well in the application process. At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates, we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.

As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.

Closing date for applications: 4th November at 10am Interviews to commence: Soon after shortlisting Start Date: ASAP Informal discussion regarding the post and a visit to the college are welcome.

Scale 6 - Starting from £31,754 (FTE £35,520)