Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Thames Ditton Junior School, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0BS14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
21 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: The working pattern is Monday - Friday, term time only, and ideally the working pattern will be 8.30am-3.30pm.
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31st August 2027
Full time equivalent salary
- The actual annual salary is from £20,712 p.a. (pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic HLTA to support our Teachers in delivering high quality learning at Thames Ditton Junior School.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of our pupils. A relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children is essential. This role is also well suited to someone considering a career in teaching who wishes to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting teaching and learning. Fluency in French would be an advantage, although it is not essential.
We are looking for an individual who:
- can lead a whole class;
- can deliver a programme of work and assess its impact;
- is proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
- has high expectations and is resilient;
- has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
- is committed to working as part of a team;
- shares our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
- is dedicated and committed to the success of the school.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- highly motivated children with a love of learning
- family friendly term time working
- competitive salary and annual performance progression;
- professional development support;
- Staff benefits and use of HWS gym;
- two weeks’ autumn half term; and
- membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend TDJS or HWPS
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, an extract is included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Thames Ditton Junior School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02083987161
Thames Ditton Junior School is a popular 3 form entry school located on the borders of south west London, with 360 pupils from Year 3 to Year 6.
The school also has learning and additional needs provision, supporting 16 pupils who have moderate learning needs and/or speech and language needs. The school has recently converted to academy status and joined Hinchley Wood School and Hinchley Wood Primary School in a multi academy trust – the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership.
Our excellent academic results affirm the dedication and hard work of our children and staff, and the support of our parents and families; this success puts our children in prime positions in an increasingly competitive world.
We know, however, that learning is about more than this; we are determined to support our students in Thames Ditton - it is resilience and strength of character; the development of this in school, alongside a curiosity and zest for learning, and the embedding of growth mindsets that ensures our children can flourish, progressing confidently to the next stages of their academic, working or personal journeys. I
Our children are at the heart of all we do here. Our values are important to us. We all strive to develop these values: determination, honesty, respect, kindness, co-operation, responsibility and belonging in order that our children leave us equipped ready for their future.
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