Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Scale 5) (November Start)

Osmani Primary School, London, E1 5AD

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026 Start

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-Time. Term time only 34 hours 8.30-4.30pm(Monday-Thursday) 8.30am-3.30pm (Friday)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term Contract till July 2027 with the possibility of a permanent contract
• Pay scale: Scale 5: 12-15 (£29,923-£31,258pa) pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role Purpose and Responsibilities

• To establish and maintain calm, positive behaviour so that every pupil can learn, with any class from Nursery to Year 6.
• To deliver lessons planned by the class teacher to whole classes, groups and individuals, including PPA cover and short-term absence cover; to mark work from lessons covered; and to deliver interventions.
• To ensure their safety and welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
• Any duties as may be reasonably directed by the Headteacher and the accountabilities expected of support staff at Osmani.

Requirements

If you can say ‘YES’ to all the questions below, then THIS ROLE could be for you.

Are you:

• Somebody who holds HLTA status, or is working towards it with a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience of supporting whole class learning.
• Somebody who can establish calm, positive behaviour with whole classes of any age, applying the school’s behaviour policy consistently, fairly and firmly.
• Somebody with secure knowledge across the primary curriculum who can confidently deliver lessons planned by the class teacher, lead whole classes independently and cover teacher absences
• Somebody who can direct the work of Learning Support Assistants in the classroom
• Somebody who is ICT proficient (able to use Word and Publisher programmes)
• Somebody who is flexible, hardworking and passionate about their work
• Somebody who is able to work as part of a team.
• Resilient, flexible and adaptable
• Somebody who enjoys working with children and has some experience of working with children with Special Education Needs

What the school offers its staff

At Osmani you can expect:

• commitment to a healthy work-life balance
• motivated, well behaved children
• friendly and supportive colleagues to work with
• caring, interested parents
• excellent learning environment and teaching resources
• opportunities for professional development, training and career progression
• excellent transport links (Elizabeth/District/H&C/Overground)
• supportive and committed governors

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance.
We are dedicated to equality and value diversity.

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.

2026 HLTA Advert (1).docx - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

2026-HLTA_JD_and_PS.docx - 46.4 KB (opens in new tab)

LBTH Application Form (2025 Onwards).doc - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

About Osmani Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Osmani Primary School website
• Email address: office@osmani.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02072478909
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/osmani-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Osmani Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@osmani.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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