Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  • Philosophy Education
  • Apr 04, 2026
Contractor Education

Job Description

HLTA

Full-time (5 days a week or 4)

Co Educational Secondary school

Kingston Upon Thames

Start: Asap

We are currently seeking a confident and proactive HLTA to join a welcoming and well-supported Secondary school in Kingston on a full-time basis or 4 days a week to start asap.

The Role

In this HLTA role, you will provide full-time support to students with SLCN this will be based in the school specialist provision. Your primary responsibility will be to selected students with SLCN and help them develop an understanding of the national curriculum in KS3 and KS4.

You will be expected to work on developing specific strategies for students within the provision. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting small group interventions, assisting with assessment for learning, and providing targeted support to pupils who may need additional help.

The school are looking for an HLTA who has the following:

  • Experience working supporting those with SLCN.
  • Strong classroom presence and ability to manage and engage pupils.
  • A flexible and team-oriented mindset.
  • Enthusiasm to support learning and step up when needed.
  • Supporting with some Physical needs whilst encoring independence
  • Setting individual and small group homework
  • Accompanying SEN Students on school trips
  • Run extracurricular activities
  • Devising differentiated work sheets in liaison with class teacher
  • Assisting in areas of need e.g., Language, behaviour, Reading, Hand writing, presentation, Organisation, Hearing, sight, SLCN, ASD

While HLTA status is not essential, prior experience leading or covering classes is highly desirable.

The school

This well-regarded secondary school in Kingston offers a supportive and inclusive environment with a strong emphasis on respect, creativity, and high standards. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school is known for its nurturing ethos, excellent behaviour, and above-average academic outcomes. With a forward-thinking leadership team and ongoing training and professional development Is available for all staff. The school is easily accessible by car and public transport.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your skills and experience.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.