HLTA

Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery; Sutton on the Hill; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration

Job summary

Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive, inclusive team on a temporary basis with potential for permanency. The role focuses on adding impact across schools, delivering planned lessons, and supporting pupils with diverse needs.

As part of GLF Schools, there are professional development opportunities across a wider network.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant qualifications, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above and an HLTA qualification.
• Experience delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning.
• Skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour, and supporting pupils' development.
• Strong organisational skills for preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Motivated, flexible, and committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning individually and in small groups.
• Deliver planned lessons and assist with a range of needs.
• Create a safe, engaging, inclusive learning environment across the school network.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Communication with colleagues/parents

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

HLTA qualification

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced HLTA looking to make a real impact?

Cuddington Croft Primary School are seeking a dedicated and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and inclusive team on a temporary basis (with the potential to become permanent)

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across our schools, helping to shape the educational experience of our wonderful pupils. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to bring your skills, energy, and creativity to a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children's learning, both individually and in small groups, ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality, inclusive education. This role is ideal for someone who is confident delivering planned lessons, supporting children with a range of needs, and committed to fostering a safe, engaging and positive learning environment. As part of GLF Schools, you'll also benefit from opportunities for professional development and collaboration across a wider network of supportive professionals.

What we are looking for

• Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and a HLTA qualification.
• Have experience delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning.
• Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.

About Cuddington Croft

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cuddington Croft, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: GLF Specialist 1 - £28,009 FTE

Actual Salary: £8,943.31

Hours: 13.5hrs a week, 2 days a week (must include a Wednesday)8.30am - 3.45pm (38.6 weeks per year)

Closing Date: Sunday 20th September at 11.59pm

Interview Date: W/C 21st September 2026