Hlta in Croydon

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across our schools, helping to shape the educational experience of our wonderful pupils. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to bring your skills, energy, and creativity to a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you!

Your opportunity: Working under the direction of the Headteacher, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, both individually and in small groups, ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality, inclusive education. This role is ideal for someone who is confident delivering planned lessons, supporting children with a range of needs, and committed to fostering a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment. Experience working with pupils with SEND would be highly beneficial, but full support and training will be available for the right candidate.

As part of GLF Schools, you’ll also benefit from opportunities for professional development and collaboration across a wider network of supportive professionals.

What we are looking for:

• Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and a HLTA qualification (or working towards).
• Have experience delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning.
• Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils’ emotional and academic development.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster: Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster includes the following other schools; Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community: As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness. 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity, committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

GLF Schools Employment Offer: GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, work life and family friendly policies, employee wellbeing initiatives, career pathways and talent management, access to a staff benefits portal, community and collaboration working model.

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details: Start Date: 1st September 2026. Salary: Specialist Point 1 - £27,061 + Outer London Weighting Allowance. Actual Salary: £21,017.04 + Outer London Weighting Allowance. Hours: 32.5hrs per week. Monday to Friday 8:30 – 3:30pm 30 mins unpaid break. Closing Date: 12th May. Interview Date: 20th May.