HLTA SEN-Specialist
Deptford Park Primary School, London, SE8 5RJThis job expired on 22 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This role is for 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (TTO).
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,509- £38,637
What skills and experience we're looking for
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEN Specialist Support at Deptford Park Primary School. We are We are seeking two HLTAs to join our team from September 2026, working with our classes for children with Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD).
At the heart of our school is a deep belief that children flourish when they feel known, safe and valued. Relationships and kindness underpin everything we do – in our classrooms, among our staff, with families and across our wider community.
Deptford Park is a school where every child is truly known, where families are warmly welcomed, and where staff work collaboratively to support one another. We believe that when children and staff feel respected and cared for, they are empowered to do their very best.
We are looking for people who have a passion for working with children with SLD and have experience and knowledge of the needs of children and young people with SLD/PMLD/ASD and complex needs.
We warmly welcome applicants who share our commitment to a relational approach, teamwork, and a school culture where everyone feels they belong and there is shared ambition for every member of our community.
If you act with kindness, believe wholeheartedly in the potential of every child, and is excited by the opportunity to build something special together, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Deptford Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
If you are interested in joining the Deptford Park team, we would love to welcome you to our school so that you can experience first-hand what it is like to be part of our special community.
Please note: CVs will NOT be accepted as an application. Where possible, references will be taken up before interview.
Closing Date and Interviews
Closing date for completed application forms is 9am on Monday 22 June 2026. Completed forms should be returned to c.new@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.
Interviews will take place on Friday 26 June 2026.
Further information about the job
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.
The following checks:
- Verification of ID, qualifications and candidate's right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS including a Children’s Barred List, Section 128 and 2018 Childcare Disqualifications Regulations checks
- An assessment of fitness to work to ensure that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job
- Overseas criminal record and overseas professional registration checks where necessary
- Compliant employment references
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Deptford Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Deptford Park Primary School website
- Email address
- cnew2.209@lgflmail.org
- Phone number
- 020 8692 4351
Deptford Park is a warm and welcoming primary school community. Our School Values Integrity, Kindness, Respect, Leadership, Resilience and Sustainability are at the heart of what we do and achieve. We celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of our inclusive community and encourage children to respect each other’s cultures and faiths; we are proud of our school badge: “The world in our school.” We are committed to preparing our children for life and the adventures and challenges they will have along the way. Our focus is firmly fixed on learning and we all encourage all children to grow and develop, to be motivated and engaged, to think big, and to achieve the best possible learning outcomes through a “we can do it” approach. The best way to experience Deptford Park is to visit us. Please contact our School Business Manager, Clare New, to arrange a visit at c.new@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.
Arranging a visit to Deptford Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cnew2.209@lgflmail.org.
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