Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8AT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
22 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £33,609.00 - £37,794.00 Annually (Actual) APTEC Scale 5 to 6 points 12 to 20 depending on experience - Fixed Term Contract from January 2027 to 22 July 2007
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary
PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a distinctive family ethos and a strong commitment to excellence in education. Guided by our vision, "Success for Everyone", we are dedicated to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the team at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning within a thriving and inclusive school community, making a real difference to the lives of our students
Our Trust currently comprises three schools:
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - a long-established and successful boys’ secondary school
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls - opened in 2019 and has quickly become a beacon of success and progress
Bannockburn Primary School - a large, thriving primary school that joined the Trust in November 2023
We also offer a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form. Across all our schools, we promote a culture of high standards, underpinned by our core values of Care and Unity. Staff and students benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels part of the PolyMAT family.
About the Role
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is seeking a HLTA who will Report to the SENDCo, and will play a key role in supporting students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will help remove barriers to learning, promote independence and inclusion, and contribute to raising pupil attainment and engagement.
We expect the successful candidate to work across our various inclusion provisions, including the Learning and Resource Provision (LARP), Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and the Alternative Provision, ensuring that students receive high-quality support tailored to their individual needs. The role will require flexibility, collaboration and a commitment to supporting students across a range of educational settings.
In addition, we anticipate that the postholder will provide support to the SEN Administration Team, assisting with the effective coordination and administration of SEND processes and helping to ensure that statutory and school requirements are met.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who:
- Has experience working with children and young people, ideally within a school environment.
- Has experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a strong understanding of strategies that promote their learning and wellbeing
- Has experience of working across a range of inclusion provisions, including SEND, EAL and alternative provision settings, and is willing to support the SEN Administration Team as required.
- Is organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, staff, parents and external professionals.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Works well as part of a team and is committed to making a positive difference to students' educational experiences.
What We Offer
As a valued member of the PolyMAT team, you will benefit from:
- Opportunities for career progression
- Access to apprenticeship training
- Excellent professional development
- A contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
- Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Excellent catering facilities
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Secure on-site parking
- Free daily coffee for staff
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
In accordance with KCSIE 2026, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.
PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust that strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, has the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.
For any potential applicants, we encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognize that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individual's needs.
Sharing your needs with us ahead of the interview allows us to fully support you and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates to contact us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. Please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 November. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woolwich Polytechnic School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1565 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.
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