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Liberty Primary, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EB

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: ME5/ME6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills

• Strong classroom management skills and confidence leading whole-class learning
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, staff, and parents
• Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate learning activities
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum
• Adaptability to meet a range of learning needs, including SEN
• Leadership skills to support and guide other support staff
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback
• Problem-solving skills and initiative when working independently
• ICT proficiency to support teaching and learning
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils of varying abilities
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Experience

• Experience leading whole-class lessons in the absence of a teacher
• Supporting teaching and learning across different year groups
• Planning and delivering small group and intervention sessions
• Experience working with pupils with SEN, including adapting resources
• Contributing to lesson planning alongside teachers
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress
• Experience supporting behaviour management strategies
• Mentoring or supporting other teaching assistants
• Working collaboratively with teachers and senior leaders
• Involvement in school initiatives, clubs, or enrichment activities
• Experience implementing school policies and procedures
• Relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school community

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training opportunities

Opportunities to work closely with experienced teachers and SEN specialists

A collaborative team environment where your contribution is valued

Experience working with a diverse range of SEN needs

Regular supervision, guidance, and mentoring

Clear opportunities for career progression within the school or trust

A well-resourced learning environment with access to specialist support tools

The chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives every day

Supportive leadership team that prioritises staff development

Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape inclusive practice within the school

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Higher Level Teaching Assistant_Job Description.docx - 196 KB (opens in new tab)

About Liberty Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 442 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Liberty Primary website
• Email address: liberty@liberty.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086465290
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/liberty-primary

Arranging a visit to Liberty Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email liberty@liberty.merton.sch.uk.

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