Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Humanities
Ashmole Academy, London, N14 5RJ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, term time (38 weeks) plus 2 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- 35,608
Pay scale
- 38,575
What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Humanities
Required as soon as possible.
PP 26 – 29, term time (38 weeks) plus 2 days
Actual Salary £31,496 - £34,121
We are looking to appoint a HLTA/Cover Supervisor for our Humanities department who will be responsible for supervising classes during the absence of teaching staff. Under the direction and supervision of teaching staff, the successful candidate will also provide learning support and assistance to pupils in and out of the classroom and may also work with small groups of pupils and on a one-to-one basis. The role also involves providing admin support as directed by Heads of Subject, for example creating or ordering resources.
The successful candidate should have a strong interest or background in Humanities and may have a related degree. They will have a passion to inspire and maintain high quality teaching and learning and have a flexible approach to their job role.
What the school offers its staff
Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.
In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged to be strong in all seven areas, reflecting the high quality of education, leadership and student experience across the school. We are also proud to have been awarded the Gold Equalities Award, recognising our commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as the Pupil Excellence Award.
The school also offers:
- A focus on wellbeing led by a wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and individual support programmes as required
- A two-week October half term
- High quality CPD
- Flexible working opportunities
- On site Starbucks
- Weekly opportunities to get involved in staff sports such as badminton and football
- Opportunities to be part of national and international trips including destinations in Europe and USA
- Paid lunch duties with a free lunch
- A very active social committee
- Free daily tea and coffee at break
- Over 150 car park spaces
A job description and details of how to apply are available on our website https://www.ashmoleacademy.org
Closing Date: 10am Tuesday 20th October 2026
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.
Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Ashmole Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1767 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Ashmole Academy website
- Email address
- clc@ashmoleacademy.org
- Phone number
- 02083612703
Ashmole Academy Trust was formed in 2015 building upon the success of Ashmole Academy and its tradition of outstanding school performance. The trust currently consists of a primary and secondary school.
Ashmole Academy has a forward looking and innovative approach to all areas of school life and demand high standards of achievement. The school has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from Governors and Parents and a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff. We currently have approximately 1900 pupils with a growing and vibrant 6th Form of approximately 600. Our examination results are consistently outstanding and the Academy remains heavily oversubscribed every year.
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