Higher Level Teaching Assistant
The Richmond upon Thames School, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SL27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- RTS Scale SO1-SO2 (£31,222 - £32,056) (Pro-rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Richmond upon Thames School (RTS), an ambitious and inclusive secondary academy in Richmond, London, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to support students across all key stages and subjects, and to work as part of a dynamic Inclusion and SEND Team that plays a vital role in securing excellent outcomes for every learner.
As an HLTA, you will provide high-level classroom and intervention support, plan and deliver learning to small groups and individuals, and contribute to our wider culture of ambition, equity, and care. You will work under the guidance of the SENDCo, with responsibility for key students and for mentoring other support staff as appropriate. At RTS, every member of staff is instrumental in shaping an environment where high expectations, collaboration, and innovation thrive.
What the school offers its staff
The school is well placed for excellent transport links whether travelling by foot, cycle, car, bus or train.
There are ample secure cycle racks for staff to use (as well as staff showering facilities on site), as well as access to a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.
The site also has a secure, controlled access car park for staff to use with direct access to the A316.
The school is well served by local bus routes in all directions; and is within easy walking distance to Twickenham train station, which is in Zone 3 and well served by South Western Trains. The station has recently undergone a major redevelopment with a new station building, access and shops.
There is a focus on developing community and positive staff wellbeing through
Quiz nights;
Free yoga and relaxation sessions;
Staff-led fitness;
Staff ‘pique-nique’ events;
Seasonal gatherings;
Free tea and coffee in the light and airy staff social room
Continuing professional development has a strong focus. There is an extensive programme available which extends to internal and external specialists, as well as partnerships with other educational and business providers.
Reciprocal school visits are encouraged with existing arrangements already in place.
Membership of a pension scheme is available.
The school has a two-week Autumn half-term break.
RTS is proud of its well established links within the community and has an active PTA. We welcome and encourage local businesses and groups to join us during the annual Summer and Christmas Fairs.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Richmond upon Thames School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 741 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Richmond upon Thames School website
- Email address
- pa@rts.richmond.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 891 2985
We are seeking resilient and forward-thinking people to support us to realise our Trust’s vision that every student will leave RTS with excellent academic outcomes and a clear purpose for the next stage of their lives.
We have already established a vibrant, inclusive school that provides an excellent experience for every member of its community. In five years, we have grown from 125 students in Year 7 to 750 students across Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The years that follow promised to be exciting as we continue to grow into our permanent building and new sports centre.
The school is uniquely situated on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus with Clarendon Special School, Capella House School, Richmond Upon Thames College.
Our first Ofsted inspection took place in January 2020 and we are delighted that the inspectors rated the school ‘outstanding’ for personal development and ‘good’ for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness.
Arranging a visit to The Richmond upon Thames School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pa@rts.richmond.sch.uk.
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