Higher Level Teaching Assistant
The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School, Greenford, UB6 9JU20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
16 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- 7; £31,677 to £33,363 (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Edward Betham CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our high-achieving two-form entry school in September 2026.
Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2024 and ‘Excellent’ by SIAMS in 2022, our school enjoys a strong reputation. Parents and carers are highly supportive and positive about the education their children receive.
The HLTA will play a key role delivering high quality teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. You will report to the Deputy Headteacher and work closely with class teachers across the school. Experience of working with children with SEND would be beneficial.
To join us on our learning journey you will be able to demonstrate:
- HLTA status or equivalent qualification
- excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills
- ability to contribute to planning, preparation and delivery of agreed work and support programmes to individuals, groups or classes
- experience in leading whole class learning, covering PPA and staff absence.
- ability to insist on high standards of behaviour and academic outcome, enabling all pupils to flourish
- ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning
- enthusiasm for collaborative working and an ability to contribute to planning and to provision for pupils with SEND
- a willingness to support the school’s Christian ethos
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- confident, courteous, and highly motivated pupils
- a supportive and experienced team of dedicated professionals
- strong leadership with a commitment to meaningful professional development, including access to ongoing CPD and appraisal opportunities
- a focus on staff wellbeing, with initiatives to support you both in and out of work
- a proactive and supportive Governing Board and parent/carer community
- a rich, varied curriculum with an emphasis on creativity and social and environmental justice
- potential pathways to Initial Teacher Training for candidates who aspire to become qualified teachers and meet our criteria
Further information about the job
Please contact the school office to arrange a meeting and request an application pack, or visit the school website to download an application pack. https://www.edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk/Career-Opportunities/
Closing Date:
Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm on Monday 6th July.
Please send completed application forms to: admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk (CVs will not be accepted.)
Interview
Date: Wednesday 15th July
Salary: £31,677 to
£33,363 (actual salary)
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to rigorous and appropriate safeguarding checks. You will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy is on our website.
References will be sought before interview. We reserve the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and online; the panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 410 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02085788928
Edward Betham School is a two-form entry Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School maintained by the London Borough of Ealing. We currently have 414 pupils on roll (including 35 Nursery places). The school is located on a split-site in Oldfield Lane South on the south side of the Western Avenue (A40) within a short walking distance of a number of bus and underground routes.
Arranging a visit to The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk.
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