HLTA

Aston Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary academy in Lewisham, Southeast London. This permanent role starts on November 3, 2025, and involves planning and delivering engaging lessons across key stages while supporting diverse learners. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for making a positive difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Excellent professional development programme

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils in a primary school.
• Experience leading whole classes or large groups.
• Experience working with children with SEND (ASD/ ADHD/ Attachment difficulties).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging whole-class lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the teaching and learning of pupils with a range of needs.

Skills

Engaging lessons

Team collaboration

Patience and caring attitude

Child protection knowledge

Teaching German or French

Education

A*-C grade in English and Maths at GCSE

TA qualification

HLTA qualification

Job description

Overview

Job: HLTA

Location: Primary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: 3 November 2025

Actual Annual Salary: £28,074 - £29,962

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours a week (8am to 4pm), Mondays to Fridays, 42.9 weeks

About the Role

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good two-form entry Primary Academy in Lewisham, Southeast London, looking for a permanent full-time HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to start on 3 November 2025.

The School and the MAT offer

• An extensive support network
• Local Government pension scheme
• Excellent professional development programme
• Attractive benefits package
• Excellent facilities

As an HLTA, you'll create an engaging learning environment and plan and teach whole class lessons across all key stages (EYFS, KS1 and KS2) to cover teachers' PPA time.

Responsibilities

Please note the following responsibilities are described in relation to the HLTA role.

• Plan and deliver engaging whole-class lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to cover teachers' PPA time
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support the teaching and learning of pupils with a range of needs, including SEND (ASD/ ADHD/ attachment difficulties)
• Collaborate with school staff to monitor and support pupil progress

Qualifications, experience and skills

• A*-C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
• TA qualification
• HLTA qualification is desired
• Experience working with pupils in a primary school
• Experience leading whole classes or large groups
• Experience working with children with SEND (ASD/ ADHD/ Attachment difficulties)
• Ability to speak and teach German or French at Primary level is desired
• Calm, patient and caring attitude with a good sense of humour
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Passion to make a positive difference

About the school

The school's aim is to ensure each child reaches their maximum potential academically and socially by providing engaging lessons through the wide range of opportunities on offer within their curriculum.

As a school, they provide a safe, creative, nurturing and challenging learning environment for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds.

The school is part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

How to apply

Closing date: As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent HLTA job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.