Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Sheringdale Primary School
Wandsworth
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £27,496.74 per annum (Scale 5, point 12)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for June 1st 2026
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2026
Job overview
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
£27,496.74 per annum (Scale 5, point 12)
32.5 hours per week
Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
Required for June 1st 2026
We need a HLTA who:
Can successfully lead a welcoming, dedicated and motivated team
Can achieve high standards of teaching, learning and play
Is organised and efficient
Seeks to further develop their skills
Can confidently supervise and lead classes
We will offer you:
Support as you settle into your new role
Ongoing professional development
Support of a well-organised and very positive team of colleagues
Very well behaved and engaged children
We are looking for a capable and dedicated person to take the next step in their career and take on the responsibilities of a HLTA.
The Sheringdale vision is Learn Create Grow Together and children thrive in this creative and academically successful school.
We are looking for a HLTA who will join our established team and build on our success as an outstanding school.
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Completed application should be returned to the school by email - marriam.kashmiri@sheringdale.wandsworth.sch.uk
Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory Safeguarding and DBS checks.
Closing date: 14 May 2026 (at noon)
Interviews: 21 May 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs
Sheringdale Primary School
Standen Road, Wandsworth SW18 5TR
Tel 02088747340
marriam.kashmiri@sheringdale.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Sarah Jones
Attached documents
About Sheringdale Primary School
Sheringdale, a community state school, is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational primary situated in Southfields, south-west London. The school will provide 352 places for pupils aged 3-11 when fully subscribed.
The school sees itself as being at the heart of the local community, and actively encourages the participation of its governors, each of whom has been linked to a different subject area. Sheringdale has recently completed some building work, with the new classrooms and extra outdoor space benefiting the younger students in particular.
Headteacher
Sarah Jones
Values and Vision
The school’s primary vision is “Learn, Create, Grow Together”. School rules focus on kindness, helpfulness, respect, hard work, honesty and listening. Sheringdale encourages children to be outdoor learners as well as keen academic performers. A team of staff, governors and families give the school everything it needs to create an atmosphere of creativity, care and high educational standards.
Extracurricular activities take place every day of the week, and include music clubs for pupils learning piano or recorder, as well as netball and cricket/multi-sports clubs.
Ofsted
“Outstanding teaching ensures that pupils make rapid progress and achieve exceptionally well whatever their starting points. The school is constantly evaluating its performance and making any changes necessary in the drive for even higher outcomes. Pupils are confident and have extremely good social skills which, along with their excellent academic achievements, means they are exceptionally well prepared for secondary school.”
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