Greenwich Waldorf School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Higher Level Teaching Assistant with HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, happy school which treasures its historic buildings and traditions. Greenwich Waldorf School is located alongside the green spaces of Greenwich and Blackheath in South East London. We are an independent school with a dynamic, progressive and contemporary Waldorf curriculum for pupils aged 3-18.
Location: Woodlands, 90 Mycenae Road, London, SE3 7SE
Contract: Fixed Term until 10th July 2026 with the potential to become permanent | Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm
Salary: Depending on experience
Reports to: SENCo
Job Summary
To support and, where appropriate, lead learning activities in a way that is developmentally appropriate, relationship-led, and aligned with Waldorf pedagogy, ensuring continuity of learning, strong pastoral care, and inclusive provision.
The HLTA will deliver teacher-planned learning, support pupils’ academic and emotional development, and contribute to a safe, calm, and purposeful school environment. Although the HLTA may deliver lessons to whole classes, this is not a teaching role. The HLTA works within the direction of the class teachers, using their planning and does not hold responsibility for curriculum design or overall class outcomes.
Greenwich Waldorf School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
We welcome early applications and reserve the right to secure a successful candidate before the closing date.
Greenwich Waldorf School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.