Quick overview
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 seeking a HLTA to join our team from December 2026 or January 2027, 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.
Please click the link to view more information on The Constellation, our SLD specialist provision.
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.
Salary Details
Scale 6 – Spine Point 18-20 (£38,748 - £39,915 Pro-rata for TTO)
Further information
If you are interested in joining the Deptford Park team, we would love to welcome you to our school so that you can experience first-hand what it is like to be part of our special community.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager, Clare New, to make an appointment to view the school and meet our Headteacher: c.new@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.
Deptford Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service. The successful candidate will also be subject to an overseas criminal record, qualifications and reference checks.
Deptford Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
Please note: CVs will NOT be accepted as an application. Where possible, references will be taken up before interview.
For Application forms and details, please click on the links below;
HLTA - SEN Specialist Info Pack.pdf
DPPS Sc6 HLTA Specialist Support JD PS.pdf
Support Staff Application Form.docx
Closing Date and Interviews
Closing date for completed application forms is 9am on Monday 30th November 2026. Please send completed applications to c.new@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk
Interviews will take place on Thursday 3rd December 2026