HLTA SEN-Specialist

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. The following checks:

• Verification of ID, qualifications and candidate's right to work in the UK


• Enhanced DBS including a Children's Barred List, Section 128 and 2018 Childcare Disqualifications Regulations checks


• An assessment of fitness to work to ensure that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job


• Overseas criminal record and overseas professional registration checks where necessary


• Compliant employment references