Higher Level Teaching Assistant: Maternity Cover

Evelina Hospital School, London, SE1 7EH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: Hay grade 6, SPC 9-19 Pro rata: £28,969 - £33,514 (£33,993-£39,327 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our small, committed team on a maternity cover basis at Evelina Hospital School.

Based within Evelina London Children's Hospital, we provide creative, personalised education to children and young people aged 2 to 19 who are receiving medical care. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil continues to learn, achieve positive educational outcomes and feels valued, nurtured and respected during their time with us.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring specialist skills or experience to complement our existing team, such as ICT/Computing, English, Maths, Science or SEND.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and will be a flexible, resourceful and proactive team member. Strong communication skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality and a commitment to professional development are essential. Above all, you will enjoy working with children and young people of diverse ages and abilities and be committed to helping every pupil succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the educational experience of children and young people in a specialist hospital setting.

What the school offers its staff

This is a unique and rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people in overcoming barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work across a range of ages, abilities and curriculum areas, delivering high-quality learning experiences and supporting pupils to make progress during often challenging circumstances.

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

Evelina Hospital School 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

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.

Advert HLTA.pdf - 248 KB (opens in new tab)

EHS Current JD Grade 6- TA - Supporting and Delivering Learning - Level 4 - Grade 6.pdf - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Form 2026.docx - 65.8 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Monitoring Form 2026.docx - 54.6 KB (opens in new tab)

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf - 222 KB (opens in new tab)

About Evelina Hospital School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Evelina Hospital School website
• Email address: recruitment@evelina.southwark.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02071882267
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/evelina-hospital-school

Local Authority Maintained Hospital School based at the Evelina London Children's Hospital in St Thomas' Hospital

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