Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3RS17 days remaining to apply
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week 4 days 8:30am-4pm 1 day 9am-4:30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 15 month
Actual salary
- From £26,335 pay award pending
Pay scale
- 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a person who:
- Has GCSE level C or equivalent or higher in English and Maths;
- Holds HLTA status or has relevant experience of covering whole classes
- Has experience of working across the primary age range, including EYFS and KS1/KS2
- Can deliver engaging and well-structured learning activities
- Has strong behaviour management and organisational skills
- Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting pupils with SEND
- Has a passion for a curriculum area such as PE, Music, Art & DT, French or Latin
- Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with pupils, staff and parents
- Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school
- Is interested in making a personal contribution to the life of the school and to the welfare of pupils
What the school offers its staff
Christ Church is an over-subscribed school, which has an excellent reputation locally. The school is situated on the edge of Oxleas Woods on Shooters Hill. The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and rated as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ personal development.
We offer:
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- Fantastic children who are eager to learn
- High quality professional development opportunities
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- Opportunities to develop leadership and curriculum expertise
Visits are welcome or call to speak to the Headteacher.
Further information about the job
We are looking to appoint an experienced, committed and enthusiastic HLTA to join our highly organised and supportive team. This role will involve covering classes across the school from Reception to Year 6 during teachers’ PPA and release time, leading interventions and providing targeted support for pupils, including those with SEND.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have a curriculum specialism and would enjoy planning and teaching lessons and developing enrichment opportunities in one of the following areas:
- PE
- Music
- Art & DT
- French
- Latin
When not covering classes, the successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to deliver interventions, support pupils 1:1 or in small groups and contribute to high quality inclusive provision across the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@ccprimary.greenwich.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088564513
Christ Church is an over-subscribed school, which has an excellent reputation locally. The school is situated on the edge of Oxleas Woods on Shooters Hill. The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and rated as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ personal development.
We offer a supportive and professional staff team, good opportunities for professional development, a mentor and fantastic children. Vacant posts rarely arise.
Arranging a visit to Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@ccprimary.greenwich.sch.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Malcolm Road, London, SE20 8RH
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in London