Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands, Bromley, Kent, BR2 0HG

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only: actual salary £26,129.22 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,288
• Pay scale: Grade 4 SCP 7 (Outer London)
• Additional allowances:

  Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Shortlands.

The actual salary for this role will be £26,129.22 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• At least two years' school based experience as a TA, or equivalent

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands has been open since 2015 and is Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' in all areas. We have 14 classes from Reception to Year 6 (2-form entry).

The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Shortlands to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: “Excellence for All”. Our core values of: Aspire, Believe and Flourish, underpin everything that happens in our academy and we have high expectations that these are followed and modelled by all staff, parents and children.

Whether they are learning English and Maths, Latin or Mandarin, competing in sports, or discussing their dream occupations, we do whatever it takes to ensure our pupils gain the confidence to aspire and flourish in life.

At HPAS, we work tirelessly to make sure that every child comes to recognise their own potential. As a result of the exceptional practice at our academy every single day, our children achieve outstanding outcomes each year and we are incredibly proud of them. Alongside academic achievement, we want our academy to be a safe and caring space for children who are excited and happy to come to school every day to learn, grow and develop.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefits on our website.

Flexible working opportunities

Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.

Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.

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.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your areas of responsibility will include:

• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.
• The management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training
• Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting children, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups)
• Encouraging children to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare, and supporting the inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

NEW FORMAT Higher Level Teaching Assistant Grade 4 (2).pdf - 372 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 391 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harris Primary Academy Shortlands website
• Email address: careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
• Phone number: 0203 772 4598
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-primary-academy-shortlands

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is a two-form entry school which opened in September 2014 in Bromley, and now educates children from Reception to Year 4. We believe that every child is unique and that each deserves the opportunity to be happy, feel valued and experience success. The academy moved to a brand new building in September 2016 on Kingswood Road in Shortlands. We had our first Ofsted inspection in April 2017 from which we were rated outstanding. A copy of the report and more information about the school can be found on our website www.harrisprimaryshortlands.org.uk.

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