35 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    21 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), Term Time Only

Contract type

Fixed term - 31st August 2027

Pay scale

Scale 6, sp 18-20 £37,509 -£38,637 (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced HLTA with a Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience, looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school?

Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery seeks an experienced HLTA who can work alongside our dedicated teaching staff to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for covering classes in the absence of the class teacher, working with classes throughout the whole school and liaising closely with the teachers, who will provide the planning for the lessons. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for ‘growing brighter futures’.

We are proud to serve a wonderfully diverse community, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a workplace and school community where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, backgrounds and lived experiences.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be experienced in taking responsibility for a whole class

  • Have good behaviour management

  • Be confident working with children of all ages from 3-11years

  • Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner

  • Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress

  • Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful

  • Have a good general knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum

  • Have commitment to high standards of attainment and achievement

  • Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team

  • Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school community where every child is valued

  • An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team

  • On-going professional development, supported by a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to guide your career pathway

  • A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and opportunities to connect socially with colleagues

  • A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education

  • An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development

  • A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence

  • Active and engaged parents and carers

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.

(We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any point)

Shortlisting and invite to interview: Tuesday 21st April 2026 PM

Interviews: Tuesday 28th April 2026

School Visits: Are strongly advised and can be arranged via email.

Commitment to safeguarding

Clapham Manor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.

HLTA JD and Person Spec.pdf - 192 KB (opens in new tab)

About Clapham Manor Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
376 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Clapham Manor Primary School website
Email address
hr@clapham-manor.co.uk
Phone number
020 7622 3919
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clapham-manor-primary-school

Clapham Manor Primary, situated in the heart of Clapham in the Borough of Lambeth, is a two form entry primary school and nursery . The school sits at the heart of the Clapham community and strives, through the moto of ‘Growing Brighter Futures’ to ensure the community and children experience a base of solid academic learning wrapped up in education of the whole person for a 21st Century life.

Arranging a visit to Clapham Manor Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@clapham-manor.co.uk.

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