13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    6 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Mon - Fri Term Time Only

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Scale 4, Spine Point Range 7 - 10, £30,987 - £32,346 FTE (£26,619 - £27,786 pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone with:

  • A sound understanding of autism and the social and communication needs of children
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, positive, and flexible approach to supporting learning

If you are ready to be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team and want to help every child shine, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?

Ravenstone Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive school in the heart of Balham, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiasticHigher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with pupils with autism, helping them to thrive both in and out of the classroom. You will play a vital role in ensuring they access the curriculum in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

You will collaborate with class teachers to plan engaging learning activities, adapt resources, and use your expertise to support pupils’ integration into mainstream lessons. You will also track progress, celebrate achievements, and help build confidence every step of the way.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to ppatel@ravenstoneprimary.org.uk

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Additional documents

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About Ravenstone Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
377 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
02086730594

Ravenstone Primary is a thriving two-form entry school in the heart of Balham, south London. We are an inclusive school, determined that all pupils, of all abilities, get the high quality of education they deserve.
As well as ensuring inclusive provision within each of our classrooms, we offer places for up to 16 children on the autistic spectrum in our specialist hub, The Hive. High quality teaching in Reading, Writing and Mathematics
underpins everything that we do so that children get the best possible start to their education journey. Our Ravenstone entitlement ensures that every child in the school, experiences at least one external trip, one
inspirational internal visit and a curriculum-themed day every term.

Arranging a visit to Ravenstone Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ppatel@ravenstoneprimary.org.uk.

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