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.
Salary Details
Scale 6 – Spine Point 18-20 (£37,509 - £38,637 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 go to https://deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk/community/recruitment/
Closing Date and Interviews
Closing date for completed application forms is 9am on Monday 22 June 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 26 June 2026
Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
