Job Description

KS2 - Year 5/6 Walthamstow Full-time Start date: November 2025

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant and supportive primary school in Walthamstow.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled HLTA to play a key role in supporting pupils across Year 5 and Year 6. You will work closely with class teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences, provide targeted support to individuals or small groups, and occasionally cover whole-class lessons.


Class cover may include other year groups, depending on the needs of the school. If you have strengths in a specific curriculum area, the school is happy to tailor some of your cover responsibilities accordingly.


The school are looking for:

A trained HLTA with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Good knowledge of KS2 curriculum and SATS preparation Excellent communication skills A flexible and adaptable approach

This role is full-time offered on an ongoing contract basis from November 2025

The school is looking for:

A qualified HLTA with at least 1 year of experience in a primary setting Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and SATS preparation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A flexible, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting learning

The School

This large and welcoming primary school in

Walthamstow

has been rated

'Good' by Ofsted

and is proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere built on respect, collaboration, and a genuine love of learning. Pupils are motivated, well-behaved, and take pride in their achievements, creating a positive and engaging environment for both staff and students. The school is easily accessible by public transport, with excellent links to

Walthamstow Central Station

and surrounding bus routes.


If you are an experienced HLTA looking for a new position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.



We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.