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Job: HLTA Employer: Primary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London Start date: 13th April 2026 Actual Annual Salary: £28,074 - £29,962 Contract: Permanent, 35 hours a week (8am to 4pm), Mondays to Fridays, 42.9 weeks Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good two-form entry Primary Academy in Lewisham, Southeast London, looking for a permanent full-time HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant). As an HLTA, you'll create an engaging learning environment and plan and teach whole class lessons across all key stages (EYFS, KS1 and KS2) to cover teachers' PPA time. Benefits: Excellent modern facilitiesAn extensive support networkLocal Government Pension SchemeExcellent professional development programmeLifestyle and discount savingsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing supportHeadspace appStaff development - Secondment OpportunitiesRide to Work and Cycle to Work SchemesSeason ticket loans Qualifications, experience, and skills required include: A -C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalentTA qualificationHLTA qualification is desiredExperience working with pupils in a primary school Experience leading whole classes or large groupsExperience of working with children with SEND (ASD/ ADHD/ Attachment difficulties)Ability to speak and teach German or French at Primary level is desiredCalm, patient and caring attitude with a good sense of humourA good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelinesPassion to make a positive difference The school's aim is to ensure each child reaches their maximum potential academically and socially by providing engaging lesso