HLTA. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a permanent full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a primary academy in Lewisham, London. The role includes creating engaging lessons, covering for teachers, and supporting pupils. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, a TA qualification, and experience working with primary students. The position offers a supportive environment with a competitive salary range of £28,074 - £29,962.

Benefits

Teachers' pension

Excellent professional development programme

Attractive benefits package

Excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Experience leading whole classes or large groups.
• Experience of working with children with SEND (ASD/ ADHD/ Attachment difficulties).

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging learning environment and plan lessons across key stages.
• Cover teachers' PPA time during lessons.

Skills

Experience working with pupils in a primary school

Calm, patient and caring attitude

Good sense of humour

Ability to speak and teach German or French at Primary level

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines

Education

A -C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent

TA qualification

HLTA qualification

Job description

Job: HLTA

Location: Primary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: As soon as possible / January 2026

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

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

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).

The School and the MAT offer:

• An extensive support network
• Teachers' pension
• 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.

Qualifications, experience, and skills required include:

• 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 of 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

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.

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.