Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Christ Church CofE Primary School

Job Introduction

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT – ADVERT

Contract: Part time 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only 39 weeks, 1 Year Fixed term  

Salary Grade/Range: Scale 5 Full Time Equivalent £32,535 - £33,987 - Actual from £26,335, pay award pending

Required October 2026 

We are looking to appoint an experienced, committed and enthusiastic HLTA to join our highly organised and supportive team. This role will involve covering classes across the school from Reception to Year 6 during teachers’ PPA and release time, leading interventions and providing targeted support for pupils, including those with SEND. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a curriculum specialism and would enjoy planning and teaching lessons and developing enrichment opportunities in one of the following areas: 

• PE 
• Music
• Art & DT 
• French 
• Latin 

When not covering classes, the successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to deliver interventions, support pupils 1:1 or in small groups and contribute to high quality inclusive provision across the school. 

Christ Church is an over-subscribed school, which has an excellent reputation locally. The school is situated on the edge of Oxleas Woods on Shooters Hill. The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and rated as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. 

We offer: 

• A supportive and welcoming staff team 
• Fantastic children who are eager to learn 
• High quality professional development opportunities 
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing 
• Opportunities to develop leadership and curriculum expertise 

We are looking for a person who: 

• Has GCSE level C or equivalent or higher in English and Maths; 
• Holds HLTA status or has relevant experience of covering whole classes 
• Has experience of working across the primary age range, including EYFS and KS1/KS2 
• Can deliver engaging and well-structured learning activities 
• Has strong behaviour management and organisational skills 
• Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting pupils with SEND 
• Has a passion for a curriculum area such as PE, Music, Art & DT, French or Latin 
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with pupils, staff and parents 
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school 
• Is interested in making a personal contribution to the life of the school and to the welfare of pupils

If you feel that this position is of interest and you have the right experience, skills and are ready for fresh challenges, with the ambition to make a real impact then we'd like to hear from you. 

School visits are warmly welcomed or you can visit our website at www.ccshprimary.org.uk. For an informal conversation about the role call the Headteacher, Anne-Marie Bahlol via the school office on 0208-856-4513. 

Closing date: Friday 26th June MIDDAY 

Interviews: Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th July 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

Christ Church CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate and you will be required to tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs and in the application pack.

We are also committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular Black African or Afro Caribbean heritage who are currently under represented in our workforce. We are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.