Job description
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEN Specialist Support at Deptford Park Primary School. We are We are seeking two HLTAs to join our team from September 2026, working with our classes for children with Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD).
At the heart of our school is a deep belief that children flourish when they feel known, safe and valued. Relationships and kindness underpin everything we do – in our classrooms, among our staff, with families and across our wider community.
Deptford Park is a school where every child is truly known, where families are warmly welcomed, and where staff work collaboratively to support one another. We believe that when children and staff feel respected and cared for, they are empowered to do their very best.
We are looking for people who have a passion for working with children with SLD and have experience and knowledge of the needs of children and young people with SLD/PMLD/ASD and complex needs.
We warmly welcome applicants who share our commitment to a relational approach, teamwork, and a school culture where everyone feels they belong and there is shared ambition for every member of our community.
If you act with kindness, believe wholeheartedly in the potential of every child, and is excited by the opportunity to build something special together, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Deptford Park Primary School
Community school · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 231
- Avg teacher salary
- £56,546
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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London, Lewisham, SE8 5RJ
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- Salary
- £37,509- £38,637
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 3 June 2026
- Closing date
- 22 June 2026
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