Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) to join our highly collaborative and supportive team at Leigh Academy Blackheath. The successful candidate will support curriculum delivery across the Academy through working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and mentors.

As a member of the Inclusion Team, the HLTA will have responsibility for leading and developing a team of teaching assistants and mentors. The HLTA will encourage pupils to become independent learners while providing appropriate support for pupils with special educational needs. This role would suit an experienced teaching assistant seeking the next step in their career.

Qualifications

• Is able to demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy to GCSE A‑C
• Holds other relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, NVQ, Diploma)
• Experience working with pupils in school for a minimum of 2 years
• Experience working with children who have special educational needs and disabilities
• Experience teaching individuals and small groups

Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) is an ‘Outstanding’ co‑educational 11-19 school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. An International Baccalaureate World School, LAB is dedicated to providing a challenging and personalised education to all students. The school's mission is to ensure every student becomes a powerful citizen of the digital future. LAB is a strong learning community built on the core values of Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship, and Resilience. The school's ‘human‑scale’ education model ensures every student is known and valued.

LAB is seeking a new team member with a flexible, can‑do attitude, drive, and enthusiasm to work with students who have special educational needs. The role involves supporting students in 1:1 sessions and small groups, preparing specialist materials, and contributing to the school's supportive and collaborative environment.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): 01634 412 245. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.