Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Linden Lodge School
Overview
32.5 hours per week
Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Required: ASAP
Do you want to be part of an outstanding and successful team? Are you a creative and innovative practitioner? Are you committed to continuing professional development? Do you want to work for an organisation that promotes best practice and values its staff?
We are looking for a highly-motivated, dedicated and hardworking Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA's) to support the learning and development of our pupils across the school.
This role involves supporting Class Teachers in delivering teaching and learning objectives, acting as a role model for learning and best practice for our Teaching Assistants and other key classroom duties.
Responsibilities
* An understanding of the needs and development of learners
* A good knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies
* Ability to identify purposeful interventions and deliver or oversee their delivery and effectiveness
* Experience of working in a special school or similar setting
* Experience of planning and delivering whole class lessons
* A calm and professional approach
* Support the teacher in overseeing the day-to-day work of TAs
* Contribute to the overall effectiveness of our provision
Please Note: The role will involve some planning, preparation and delivering of lessons under the supervision of the Class Teacher. This is a requirement of the post. An HLTA qualification would be an advantage.
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Alternatively, you can download an application and details from the school website.
Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@lindenlodge.org.uk.
Closing Date: 24 September 2025 (at noon)
Shortlisting: 25 September 2025
Interview Date: 03 October 2025
Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.
At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
CVs are not accepted.
Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way
London
SW19 6JB
Telephone: 020 8788 0107
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Attachments
* Linden Lodge new Application Form.doc
* HLTA - JD.docx
* HLTA - PS.docx
Salary: £26,885.92 - £30,233.45 per annum (Scale 5 - 6, points 12 - 20) (actual)
Job Reference: randw/TP/55/8589
Contract Type: Term Time
Closing Date: 24 September, 2025
Job Category: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles
Business Unit: SFS Schools
Location: Greater London, United Kingdom
Posted on: 09 September, 2025
Expiry: This vacancy closing date is in the future given current date; not expired.
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