Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Cyril Jackson Primary School, London, E14 8AQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 29,816.94 - 31,147.29

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Cyril Jackson School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant join our vibrant and inclusive community

Are you: 

• A reliable and enthusiastic team player? 
• Passionate about supporting young people to thrive in their learning and development? 
• Able to build positive, respectful relationships with both students and colleagues? 

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you! 

As the Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will: 

• Provide higher level support for pupils, teachers and the school in order to raise standards of achievements for all pupils
• Encourage pupils to become independent learners, ensure their safety and welfare, and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
• Under the direction and supervision of the class teacher, work with whole classes, smaller groups and individuals, carrying out ‘specified work’ as outlined in regulations and guidance under Section 133 of the Education Act 2003.
• Provide effective support to less experienced colleagues.

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role. These can be organised via the Recruitment team ustrecruitment@ust.london telephone - 020 3034 2375.

Applications are reviewed and interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply promptly. We reserve the right to start or conclude the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date.  

Please be aware we do not accept CVs alone.

We do not accept applications via agencies.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cyril Jackson Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cyril Jackson Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cyril-jackson-primary-school-london

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