Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sherington Primary School, London, SE7 7JP

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4pm, term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,535
• Pay scale: Scale 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

• have key skills and knowledge to support children with communication and interaction needs
• have high expectations of yourself and others
• are keen to develop as a professional
• have excellent communication skills
• are able to work collaboratively with adults and children
• are committed to being a positive role model

What the school offers its staff

• engaging children with a love of learning and curiosity
• a diverse and inclusive school community
• the opportunity for further professional development
• a supportive and friendly working environment

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

Sherington Primary 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 be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references amongst other pre-employment checks.

We will also consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online. Shortlisted candidates will be informed that we may carry out these checks as part of our due diligence process.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Form.doc - 319 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA JD Oct 24.doc - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA Advert Sept 26.docx - 109 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sherington Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sherington Primary School website
• Email address: sao@sherington.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8858 5497
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sherington-primary-school

Sherington is a thriving and dynamic school. We believe that ‘character + academics’ is the goal of true education and deliver this through Positive Education and the PERMA model. By placing wellbeing at the heart of education, our pupils are encouraged to flourish – emotionally, socially, psychologically and academically. Sherington has a reputation for high standards.

Arranging a visit to Sherington Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sao@sherington.greenwich.sch.uk.

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