Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Stanhope Primary School, Greenford, UB6 9EG

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 35 hours per week (Term Time only plus inset days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education and Experience

a) Have Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status or equivalent qualification.

b) Excellent numeracy and literacy skills or qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and maths.

c) Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.

d) Experience of working with children with additional needs.

e) Experience of general clerical/ administrative work.

f) Specialist training in relevant learning strategies in appropriate curriculum or learning area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

g) Ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with colleagues

h) An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.

i) Good working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.

j) An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning.

k) Full working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

l) Working knowledge and experience of implementing national / foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.

m) Good understanding of child development and learning processes and able to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback.

n) Understanding of statutory frameworks related to teaching.

o) Understand range of support services and other agencies as appropriate.

p) Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.

q) Ability to, use ICT effectively to support learning.

r) Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils, treating them equitably with respect and consideration.

s) Ability to understand the roles of parents and carers in pupils learning and demonstrate ability to liaise with parents and carers sensitively and effectively.

t) Ability to provide necessary personal care to children.

u) Constantly improve own practice/ knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others.

v) To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Stanhope?

• A nationally recognised, award-winning leadership team
• A school where behaviour and personal development are exemplary
• A values-led culture rooted in confidence, respect, honesty, empathy and kindness
• A strong commitment to equity, inclusion and allyship

What We Offer

• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and psychological safety, including Workload & Well-Being Vouchers
• The opportunity to be part of a school that is influencing practice beyond its own setting
• Exceptional CPD and opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom

Our Commitment

At Stanhope, we are unapologetically ambitious for every child. We believe in equity through excellence, ensuring that every pupil - regardless of background - receives an exceptional education and the opportunity to thrive.

We are looking for an HLTA who share this belief and is ready to be part of something special.

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

Stanhope Primary School in whole-heartedly committed to robust and thorough safeguarding practice and to promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff, volunteers and potential candidates 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.

HLTA Job Description.pdf - 86.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stanhope Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 360 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stanhope Primary School website
• Email address: Hr@stanhope.ealing.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanhope-primary-school-greenford

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