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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 13 January 2026
Salary: £115.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: CR0 1AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HIGHERLEVELTEAC-260113-6632

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Summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Accelerated Graduate Pathway, Croydon

Seize an extraordinary opportunity as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant within one of Croydon's most inclusive, forward-thinking primary schools. If you are a dynamic graduate seeking to ignite your career in education, psychology, or SEN, this pivotal post places you at the heart of real, transformative impact on young minds. Join a fast-paced team where passion meets ambition and every day rewards those who are ready to go further.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant, purpose-driven environment acclaimed for exceptional staff training, cutting-edge resources, and a progressive ethos. You’ll gain first-hand classroom leadership experience, deliver targeted instruction, and be mentored by award-winning educators—equipping you for rapid advancement, whether you aspire to teacher training, educational psychology, or SEN specialism. This is no ordinary HLTA role: it’s your launchpad for unparalleled growth and contribution.

Key Highlights:
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Graduate Entry Pathway
• Up to £115 Per Day (industry-leading for support staff)
• Based in Croydon: exceptional transport links and vibrant locality
• Recently graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted
• Sector-leading CPD, fast-track teacher training opportunities
• Designed for high-achieving graduates, aspiring teachers, or future SEN specialists
• Inspiring, resource-rich learning environment with exemplary SEN facilities

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Delivering high-impact group teaching as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Supporting classroom teachers with advanced lesson input and intervention
• Leading targeted literacy and numeracy catch-up sessions for rapid progress
• Mentoring and inspiring small groups of students—including those with SEN needs
• Assisting with planning and evaluating engaging, progressive learning activities
• Championing student wellbeing and modelling exceptional standards day-to-day

Ideal Higher Level Teaching Assistant for this Croydon School:
• First-class graduate with ambition for teaching, psychology, or special education
• Driven, energetic, and intrinsically motivated to impact young lives
• Clear communicator, natural leader, and adaptable team player
• Experience supporting children or young people (paid or voluntary advantageous)
• Passionate about inclusive education and unlocking individual potential

Why Join This Croydon School?:
• Dynamic staff culture: ambitious, collegial, and genuinely supportive
• First-choice school for aspiring teachers and educational psychologists
• Outstanding CPD tailored to Higher Level Teaching Assistants and future educators
• Consistently excellent student behaviour and a nurturing ethos
• Real progression routes into teaching, therapy, and SEN leadership

Ready to reimagine what’s possible as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant? Set your trajectory for educational excellence in Croydon and be empowered to make a lasting difference. Outstanding graduates are encouraged to apply for immediate interview consideration—secure your future today.

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