Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Specialist Resource Provision

Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School, London, SW15 3QL

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,318.00 - £24,683.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Specialist Resource Provision job summary

Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint a skilled, caring and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our growing Specialist Resource Provision for pupils with mild to moderate autism.

This is an exciting time to join our school. From September 2026, our provision will be expanded to support 14 pupils, enabling more children to access specialist support while remaining part of a vibrant, inclusive mainstream primary school community.

Our provision is led by an experienced school leader and supported by a fantastic, committed team who work closely together to make a real difference every day. We are looking for someone who is confident in supporting pupils with additional needs, able to lead learning with care and structure, and committed to helping children develop confidence, communication, independence and a love of learning.

Salary Grade: D5-9 - FTE: £29,436.00 - £31,158.00 Actual £23,318.00 - £24,683.00

Hours: Total hours per week 33.25 hrs. Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (½ hour unpaid lunch each day) - plus one extended day until 4:15pm for team meeting

About the role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in our Specialist Resource Provision, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both within the provision and during carefully planned opportunities to learn and play alongside their peers in the mainstream school.

You will work under the guidance of the lead teacher, supporting the planning and delivery of learning and leading agreed sessions with individuals, small groups or the whole provision as appropriate. You will help pupils access learning, build relationships, regulate their emotions and develop the skills they need to thrive.

The role will include:

• leading agreed learning sessions under the guidance of the lead teacher;

• supporting pupils with mild to moderate autism in small group and individual contexts;

• helping pupils access learning within the specialist provision and mainstream classrooms;

• adapting learning activities to meet pupils’ individual needs;

• supporting communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence;

• modelling effective support strategies for other adults where appropriate;

• working closely with teachers, senior leaders, families and external professionals;

• contributing to assessment, observation and feedback to inform next steps;

• helping to create a calm, nurturing and highly inclusive environment;

• being part of a reflective team that celebrates every step of progress.

We are looking for someone who:

• has the skills, confidence and experience to lead learning sessions with guidance;

• is warm, patient, reliable and resilient;

• has high expectations for all pupils;

• understands, or is keen to further develop their understanding of, autism and inclusive practice;

• can build positive relationships with children, staff and families;

• communicates clearly and works well as part of a close, committed team;

• is calm under pressure and able to support pupils with empathy and consistency;

• can use initiative while working within agreed plans and systems;

• wants to make a genuine difference to children’s lives.

Experience of working with children with autism or additional needs would be an advantage. HLTA status, or equivalent experience of leading learning, would be desirable.

We can offer:

• wonderful pupils who will inspire and challenge you every day;

• a supportive, experienced and welcoming team;

• the opportunity to help shape an expanding specialist provision;

• strong leadership and professional guidance;

• meaningful professional development in autism, inclusion and specialist practice;

• a school that values inclusion, nurture and ambition;

• rewarding work where your contribution will have a visible impact.

At Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School, we are proud that our pupils in the Specialist Resource Provision are fully part of our wider school community. They benefit from specialist teaching and support, while also joining their mainstream peers for learning, play, assemblies, enrichment and wider school life wherever appropriate.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an HLTA who wants to be part of a provision where relationships matter, progress is celebrated, and every adult plays a vital role in helping children flourish.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school by appointment. Please contact the school office on 020 8546 7388 or email to make arrangements. Online applications should be forwarded to hr@robinhoodprimary.org.uk or posted to the Headteacher at Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School Primary School. Please note that CVs will not be accepted or applications from agencies.

The closing date for this post is Monday 8th June 2026 at 12:00pm (noon). Interviews will be held on Friday 12th June 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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

Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robin-hood-primary-and-nursery-school-london

Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School is part of the Coombe Academy Trust, providing staff with the benefit of fantastic school to school support including subject specialists and shared professional development across the schools within the Trust. We are a one form entry primary school with an onsite Nursery; Specialist Resource Provision for children with ASD and extensive internal and outdoor space.

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